Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bengaluru, India
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Bengaluru centres on ₹3M ($36k) at mid-level, from ₹2.5M to ₹3.7M. Bengaluru has about 8.5 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Bengaluru
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Bengaluru today, so these are the nearest in India, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"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 Bengaluru
Gross annual pay in INR. Bengaluru is 1.06× the India median (+6%), which is ₹2.8M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.9M | ₹2.3M | ₹2.8M | $28k | |
| Mid-level | ₹2.5M | ₹3M | ₹3.7M | $36k | |
| Senior | ₹3.1M | ₹3.8M | ₹4.7M | $46k | |
| Lead | ₹3.8M | ₹4.7M | ₹5.7M | $56k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Bengaluru.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Bengaluru
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
Bengaluru is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bengaluru: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Bengaluru?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bengaluru earns a median of ₹3M a year ($36k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.5M to ₹3.7M. Junior pay starts near ₹2.3M, senior pay is ₹3.8M and leads reach ₹4.7M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bengaluru?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Bengaluru right now, 0 of them remote, and 3 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Bengaluru pay compare with the rest of India?
Bengaluru ranks 1st of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Bengaluru is above it. Against the US it is 80% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru?
Bengaluru is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru starts at the higher of the city and national median.