Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prayagraj, India
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Prayagraj earn about ₹2.6M gross a year ($31k), with most offers between ₹2.1M and ₹3.1M. Prayagraj has about 1.1 million residents and is the 34th 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 Prayagraj.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Prayagraj
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Prayagraj 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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Security Consultant / Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration Tester
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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 Prayagraj
Gross annual pay in INR. Prayagraj is 0.90× the India median (-10%), 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 | ₹2.6M | ₹3.1M | $31k | |
| Senior | ₹2.7M | ₹3.3M | ₹4M | $39k | |
| Lead | ₹3.2M | ₹4M | ₹4.8M | $48k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Prayagraj.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Prayagraj
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
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Prayagraj?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Prayagraj earns a median of ₹2.6M a year ($31k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.1M to ₹3.1M. Junior pay starts near ₹2M, senior pay is ₹3.3M and leads reach ₹4M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prayagraj?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj pay compare with the rest of India?
Prayagraj ranks 34th of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Prayagraj is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj?
Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj starts at the higher of the city and national median.