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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Hyderabad, India

Security / Penetration Tester pay in Hyderabad centres on ₹2.9M ($35k) at mid-level, from ₹2.4M to ₹3.5M. Hyderabad has about 7 million residents and is the 4th 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 Hyderabad.

₹2.9Mmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $35k
p10 ₹2.4Mp90 ₹3.5M
City factor 1.02×Rank 4 of 45
0Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Hyderabad
3Open in India
₹2.2M–₹4.5MJunior to lead median / yr
0 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Security / Penetration Tester roles near Hyderabad

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Hyderabad 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.

All Security / Penetration Tester jobs in India

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Hyderabad

Gross annual pay in INR. Hyderabad is 1.02× the India median (+2%), which is ₹2.8M at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior₹1.8M₹2.2M₹2.7M$27k
Mid-level₹2.4M₹2.9M₹3.5M$35k
Senior₹3M₹3.7M₹4.5M$45k
Lead₹3.7M₹4.5M₹5.5M$54k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Hyderabad.

The role

What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Hyderabad

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

OWASP Top 10Burp SuiteScriptingThreat modellingReporting

Tools named most often

Burp SuiteOWASP ZAPPostmanDocker

Time zone

Hyderabad 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.

FAQ

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Hyderabad: FAQ

How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Hyderabad?

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Hyderabad earns a median of ₹2.9M a year ($35k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.4M to ₹3.5M. Junior pay starts near ₹2.2M, senior pay is ₹3.7M and leads reach ₹4.5M.

Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Hyderabad?

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad pay compare with the rest of India?

Hyderabad ranks 4th of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Hyderabad is above it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $180k.

What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?

Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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