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Specialist QA3.1 million residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Pune, India

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Pune earns a median of ₹2.8M a year ($34k gross). Pune has about 3.1 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles based here.

₹2.8Mmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $34k
p10 ₹2.3Mp90 ₹3.5M
City factor 1.00×Rank 5 of 45
2Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Pune
3Open in India
₹2.2M–₹4.4MJunior to lead median / yr
0 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Pune

2 roles based in Pune, 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 Pune

Gross annual pay in INR. Pune is 1.00× the India median (same), which is ₹2.8M at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior₹1.8M₹2.2M₹2.7M$26k
Mid-level₹2.3M₹2.8M₹3.5M$34k
Senior₹3M₹3.6M₹4.4M$44k
Lead₹3.6M₹4.4M₹5.4M$53k

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

The role

What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Pune

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

Pune 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 Pune: FAQ

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

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Pune earns a median of ₹2.8M a year ($34k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹2.3M to ₹3.5M. Junior pay starts near ₹2.2M, senior pay is ₹3.6M and leads reach ₹4.4M.

Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Pune?

Yes: 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in Pune right now, 0 of them remote, and 3 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does Pune pay compare with the rest of India?

Pune ranks 5th of 45 India cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.8M, so Pune is at it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $180k.

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

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

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