Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bologna, Italy
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Bologna earn about €59k gross a year ($64k), with most offers between €48k and €72k. Bologna has about 395,000 residents and is the 7th largest of the 10 Italy cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Italy has 0, and remote roles can be done from Bologna.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Bologna
The four levels PassRidge places in Bologna. 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 Bologna
Gross annual pay in EUR. Bologna is 0.88× the Italy median (-12%), which is €67k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €37k | €46k | €56k | $50k | |
| Mid-level | €48k | €59k | €72k | $64k | |
| Senior | €62k | €75k | €92k | $82k | |
| Lead | €75k | €91k | €110k | $99k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Bologna.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Bologna
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
Bologna is on Europe/Rome. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bologna: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Bologna?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bologna earns a median of €59k a year ($64k), with a p10 to p90 range of €48k to €72k. Junior pay starts near €46k, senior pay is €75k and leads reach €91k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bologna?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Bologna today, but Italy 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 Bologna pay compare with the rest of Italy?
Bologna ranks 5th of 10 Italy cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €67k, so Bologna is below it. Against the US it is 64% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bologna 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 Bologna?
Bologna is on Europe/Rome. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Bologna 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 Bologna starts at the higher of the city and national median.