Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Rome, Italy
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Rome earns a median of €67k a year ($73k gross). Rome has about 2.3 million residents and is the 1st 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 Rome.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Rome
The four levels PassRidge places in Rome. 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 Rome
Gross annual pay in EUR. Rome is 1.00× the Italy median (same), which is €67k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €42k | €52k | €63k | $56k | |
| Mid-level | €55k | €67k | €82k | $73k | |
| Senior | €70k | €85k | €100k | $93k | |
| Lead | €85k | €100k | €130k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Rome.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Rome
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
Rome 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 Rome: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Rome?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Rome earns a median of €67k a year ($73k), with a p10 to p90 range of €55k to €82k. Junior pay starts near €52k, senior pay is €85k and leads reach €100k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Rome?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Rome 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 Rome pay compare with the rest of Italy?
Rome ranks 2nd of 10 Italy cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is €67k, so Rome is at it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Rome 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 Rome?
Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome starts at the higher of the city and national median.