Security / Penetration Tester jobs in León, Mexico
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in León earns a median of MX$1.4M a year ($78k gross). León has about 1.6 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Mexico has 0, and remote roles can be done from León.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in León
The four levels PassRidge places in León. 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 León
Gross annual pay in MXN. León is 0.93× the Mexico median (-7%), which is MX$1.5M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$900k | MX$1.1M | MX$1.3M | $61k | |
| Mid-level | MX$1.2M | MX$1.4M | MX$1.7M | $78k | |
| Senior | MX$1.5M | MX$1.8M | MX$2.2M | $100k | |
| Lead | MX$1.8M | MX$2.2M | MX$2.7M | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for León.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in León
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
León is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in León: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in León?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in León earns a median of MX$1.4M a year ($78k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$1.2M to MX$1.7M. Junior pay starts near MX$1.1M, senior pay is MX$1.8M and leads reach MX$2.2M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in León?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in León today, but Mexico 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 León pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
León ranks 3rd of 10 Mexico cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is MX$1.5M, so León is below it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in León 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 León?
León is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in León 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 León starts at the higher of the city and national median.