Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ludhiana, India
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Ludhiana centres on ₹2.6M ($32k) at mid-level, from ₹2.2M to ₹3.2M. Ludhiana has about 1.6 million residents and is the 19th 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 Ludhiana.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Ludhiana
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana
Gross annual pay in INR. Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Ludhiana
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
Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Ludhiana?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana pay compare with the rest of India?
Ludhiana ranks 15th 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 Ludhiana is below it. Against the US it is 82% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana?
Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana starts at the higher of the city and national median.