Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Delhi NCR, India
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Delhi NCR centres on ₹3M ($36k) at mid-level, from ₹2.4M to ₹3.6M. Delhi NCR has about 11 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Delhi NCR.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Delhi NCR
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR
Gross annual pay in INR. Delhi NCR is 1.04× the India median (+4%), which is ₹2.8M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.9M | ₹2.3M | ₹2.8M | $28k | |
| Mid-level | ₹2.4M | ₹3M | ₹3.6M | $36k | |
| Senior | ₹3.1M | ₹3.8M | ₹4.6M | $45k | |
| Lead | ₹3.7M | ₹4.6M | ₹5.6M | $55k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Delhi NCR.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Delhi NCR
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
Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Delhi NCR?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Delhi NCR earns a median of ₹3M a year ($36k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.4M to ₹3.6M. Junior pay starts near ₹2.3M, senior pay is ₹3.8M and leads reach ₹4.6M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Delhi NCR?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR pay compare with the rest of India?
Delhi NCR ranks 2nd of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Delhi NCR is above it. Against the US it is 80% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR?
Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR starts at the higher of the city and national median.