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Specialist QA1.4 million residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Milan, Italy

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Milan earns a median of €74k a year ($80k gross). Milan has about 1.4 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Milan.

€74kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $80k
p10 €60kp90 €90k
City factor 1.10×Rank 1 of 10
0Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Milan
0Open in Italy
€57k–€110kJunior to lead median / yr
2 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Milan

The four levels PassRidge places in Milan. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Italy

"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 Milan

Gross annual pay in EUR. Milan is 1.10× the Italy median (+10%), which is €67k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior€47k€57k€69k$62k
Mid-level€60k€74k€90k$80k
Senior€77k€94k€110k$100k
Lead€93k€110k€140k$120k

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

The role

What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Milan

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

Milan 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.

FAQ

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Milan: FAQ

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

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Milan earns a median of €74k a year ($80k), with a p10 to p90 range of €60k to €90k. Junior pay starts near €57k, senior pay is €94k and leads reach €110k.

Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Milan?

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Milan 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 Milan pay compare with the rest of Italy?

Milan ranks 1st of 10 Italy cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is €67k, so Milan is above it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $180k.

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

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

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