Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cork, Ireland
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Cork earn about €110k gross a year ($120k), with most offers between €92k and €140k. Cork has about 224,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Ireland cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Ireland has 0, and remote roles can be done from Cork.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Cork
The four levels PassRidge places in Cork. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration Tester
Lead Penetration Tester
"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 Cork
Gross annual pay in EUR. Cork is 0.97× the Ireland median (-3%), which is €120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €71k | €87k | €110k | $94k | |
| Mid-level | €92k | €110k | €140k | $120k | |
| Senior | €120k | €140k | €170k | $160k | |
| Lead | €140k | €170k | €210k | $190k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Cork.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Cork
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
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Ireland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €120k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Cork
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Cork · Security / Penetration Tester role guide · Hire a Security / Penetration Tester
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cork: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Cork?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Cork earns a median of €110k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of €92k to €140k. Junior pay starts near €87k, senior pay is €140k and leads reach €170k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cork?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cork today, but Ireland has 0 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 Cork pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Cork ranks 2nd of 2 Ireland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is €120k, so Cork is below it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cork 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 Cork?
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Cork 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 Cork starts at the higher of the city and national median.