Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Amsterdam centres on €110k ($120k) at mid-level, from €89k to €130k. Amsterdam has about 742,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Netherlands cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Netherlands has 2, and remote roles can be done from Amsterdam.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Amsterdam
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Amsterdam today, so these are the nearest in Netherlands, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Junior Penetration Tester
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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 Amsterdam
Gross annual pay in EUR. Amsterdam is 1.08× the Netherlands median (+8%), which is €100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €69k | €84k | €100k | $91k | |
| Mid-level | €89k | €110k | €130k | $120k | |
| Senior | €110k | €140k | €170k | $150k | |
| Lead | €140k | €170k | €200k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Amsterdam.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Amsterdam
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
Amsterdam is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Amsterdam?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Amsterdam earns a median of €110k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of €89k to €130k. Junior pay starts near €84k, senior pay is €140k and leads reach €170k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Amsterdam?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Amsterdam today, but Netherlands has 2 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 Amsterdam pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
Amsterdam ranks 1st of 5 Netherlands cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is €100k, so Amsterdam is above it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is on Europe/Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam starts at the higher of the city and national median.