Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Thessaloniki, Greece
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Thessaloniki centres on €43k ($47k) at mid-level, from €36k to €53k. Thessaloniki has about 318,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Greece cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Greece has 3, and remote roles can be done from Thessaloniki.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Thessaloniki
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Thessaloniki today, so these are the nearest in Greece, 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)
Senior Penetration Tester / Red Teamer
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 Thessaloniki
Gross annual pay in EUR. Thessaloniki is 0.88× the Greece median (-12%), which is €49k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €28k | €34k | €41k | $36k | |
| Mid-level | €36k | €43k | €53k | $47k | |
| Senior | €45k | €55k | €68k | $60k | |
| Lead | €55k | €67k | €82k | $73k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Thessaloniki.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Thessaloniki
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
Thessaloniki 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | €49k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Thessaloniki
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Thessaloniki: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Thessaloniki?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Thessaloniki earns a median of €43k a year ($47k), with a p10 to p90 range of €36k to €53k. Junior pay starts near €34k, senior pay is €55k and leads reach €67k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Thessaloniki?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Thessaloniki today, but Greece has 3 and Security / Penetration Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Thessaloniki pay compare with the rest of Greece?
Thessaloniki ranks 2nd of 2 Greece cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €49k, so Thessaloniki is below it. Against the US it is 74% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki starts at the higher of the city and national median.