Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Budapest, Hungary
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Budapest centres on HUF 23M ($64k) at mid-level, from HUF 19M to HUF 28M. Budapest has about 1.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Hungary cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Hungary has 0, and remote roles can be done from Budapest.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Budapest
The four levels PassRidge places in Budapest. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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 Budapest
Gross annual pay in HUF. Budapest is 1.06× the Hungary median (+6%), which is HUF 22M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 15M | HUF 18M | HUF 22M | $49k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 19M | HUF 23M | HUF 28M | $64k | |
| Senior | HUF 24M | HUF 29M | HUF 36M | $81k | |
| Lead | HUF 29M | HUF 35M | HUF 43M | $98k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Budapest.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Budapest
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
Budapest is on Europe/Budapest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Budapest: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Budapest?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Budapest earns a median of HUF 23M a year ($64k), with a p10 to p90 range of HUF 19M to HUF 28M. Junior pay starts near HUF 18M, senior pay is HUF 29M and leads reach HUF 35M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Budapest?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Budapest today, but Hungary has 0 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 Budapest pay compare with the rest of Hungary?
Budapest ranks 1st of 1 Hungary cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is HUF 22M, so Budapest is above it. Against the US it is 64% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Budapest 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 Budapest?
Budapest is on Europe/Budapest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Budapest 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 Budapest starts at the higher of the city and national median.