Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dublin, Ireland
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin earns a median of €120k a year ($130k gross). Dublin has about 1 million residents and is the 1st 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 Dublin.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Dublin
The four levels PassRidge places in Dublin. 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 Dublin
Gross annual pay in EUR. Dublin is 1.06× the Ireland median (+6%), which is €120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €78k | €95k | €120k | $100k | |
| Mid-level | €100k | €120k | €150k | $130k | |
| Senior | €130k | €160k | €190k | $170k | |
| Lead | €160k | €190k | €230k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Dublin.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Dublin
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
Dublin 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | €110k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Dublin
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dublin: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Dublin?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin earns a median of €120k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of €100k to €150k. Junior pay starts near €95k, senior pay is €160k and leads reach €190k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dublin?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Dublin 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 Dublin pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Dublin ranks 1st of 2 Ireland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is €120k, so Dublin is above it. Against the US it is 28% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dublin 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 Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin starts at the higher of the city and national median.