Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Athens, Greece
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Athens centres on €49k ($54k) at mid-level, from €40k to €60k. Athens has about 664,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Greece cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles based here.
Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Athens
2 roles based in Athens, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Penetration Tester & Red Team Operator (Mid/Senior)
Penetration Tester
Junior Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration Tester
Lead Penetration Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Athens
Gross annual pay in EUR. Athens is 1.00× the Greece median (same), which is €49k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €31k | €38k | €47k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €49k | €60k | $54k | |
| Senior | €52k | €63k | €77k | $68k | |
| Lead | €63k | €76k | €93k | $83k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Athens.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Athens
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks.
- Run web, API and mobile penetration tests against agreed scope
- Triage scanner output and remove false positives
- Write findings with proof of exploit and a fix recommendation
- Add security checks to CI
- Retest fixes and track remediation
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Athens is on Europe/Athens. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Greece cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki | €43k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Athens
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Athens: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Athens?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Athens earns a median of €49k a year ($54k), with a p10 to p90 range of €40k to €60k. Junior pay starts near €38k, senior pay is €63k and leads reach €76k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Athens?
Yes: 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in Athens right now, 1 of them remote, and 3 in Greece. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Athens pay compare with the rest of Greece?
Athens ranks 1st of 2 Greece cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is €49k, so Athens is at it. Against the US it is 70% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Athens ask for?
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks. Typical requirements: OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, Scripting, Threat modelling, Reporting. The tools named most often are Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Docker.
Can a Security / Penetration Tester work with US or European teams from Athens?
Athens is on Europe/Athens. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Athens with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Athens starts at the higher of the city and national median.