Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lucknow, India
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lucknow earns a median of ₹2.6M a year ($32k gross). Lucknow has about 2.5 million residents and is the 12th 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 Lucknow.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Lucknow
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lucknow 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 Lucknow
Gross annual pay in INR. Lucknow is 0.93× the India median (-7%), which is ₹2.8M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.7M | ₹2M | ₹2.5M | $25k | |
| Mid-level | ₹2.2M | ₹2.6M | ₹3.2M | $32k | |
| Senior | ₹2.8M | ₹3.4M | ₹4.1M | $41k | |
| Lead | ₹3.3M | ₹4.1M | ₹5M | $49k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Lucknow.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Lucknow
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
Lucknow 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 Lucknow: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Lucknow?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lucknow earns a median of ₹2.6M a year ($32k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.2M to ₹3.2M. Junior pay starts near ₹2M, senior pay is ₹3.4M and leads reach ₹4.1M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lucknow?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lucknow 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 Lucknow pay compare with the rest of India?
Lucknow ranks 14th of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Lucknow is below it. Against the US it is 82% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lucknow 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 Lucknow?
Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow starts at the higher of the city and national median.