Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Chennai, India
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Chennai centres on ₹2.5M ($30k) at mid-level, from ₹2.1M to ₹3.1M. Chennai has about 4.7 million residents and is the 6th largest of the 45 India cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; India has 3, and remote roles can be done from Chennai.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Chennai
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Chennai 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 Chennai
Gross annual pay in INR. Chennai is 0.89× the India median (-11%), which is ₹2.8M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.6M | ₹2M | ₹2.4M | $24k | |
| Mid-level | ₹2.1M | ₹2.5M | ₹3.1M | $30k | |
| Senior | ₹2.6M | ₹3.2M | ₹3.9M | $39k | |
| Lead | ₹3.2M | ₹3.9M | ₹4.8M | $47k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Chennai.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Chennai
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
Chennai 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 Chennai: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Chennai?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Chennai earns a median of ₹2.5M a year ($30k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.1M to ₹3.1M. Junior pay starts near ₹2M, senior pay is ₹3.2M and leads reach ₹3.9M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Chennai?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Chennai today, but India 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 Chennai pay compare with the rest of India?
Chennai ranks 44th of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Chennai is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Chennai 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 Chennai?
Chennai 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 Chennai 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 Chennai starts at the higher of the city and national median.