Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Eindhoven, Netherlands
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Eindhoven earns a median of €94k a year ($100k gross). Eindhoven has about 236,000 residents and is the 5th 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 Eindhoven.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Eindhoven
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Eindhoven 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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"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 Eindhoven
Gross annual pay in EUR. Eindhoven is 0.94× the Netherlands median (-6%), which is €100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €60k | €73k | €89k | $79k | |
| Mid-level | €77k | €94k | €120k | $100k | |
| Senior | €99k | €120k | €150k | $130k | |
| Lead | €120k | €150k | €180k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Eindhoven.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Eindhoven
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
Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Eindhoven?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Eindhoven earns a median of €94k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of €77k to €120k. Junior pay starts near €73k, senior pay is €120k and leads reach €150k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Eindhoven?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
Eindhoven ranks 3rd of 5 Netherlands cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is €100k, so Eindhoven is below it. Against the US it is 44% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven?
Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven starts at the higher of the city and national median.