Security / Penetration Tester jobs in The Hague, Netherlands
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in The Hague earn about €88k gross a year ($96k), with most offers between €72k and €110k. The Hague has about 474,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Netherlands cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles based here.
Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in The Hague
2 roles based in The Hague, 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
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 The Hague
Gross annual pay in EUR. The Hague is 0.88× the Netherlands median (-12%), which is €100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | €72k | €88k | €110k | $96k | |
| Senior | €92k | €110k | €140k | $120k | |
| Lead | €110k | €140k | €170k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for The Hague.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in The Hague
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
The Hague 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 The Hague: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in The Hague?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in The Hague earns a median of €88k a year ($96k), with a p10 to p90 range of €72k to €110k. Junior pay starts near €68k, senior pay is €110k and leads reach €140k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in The Hague?
Yes: 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in The Hague right now, 0 of them remote, and 2 in Netherlands. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does The Hague pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
The Hague ranks 4th of 5 Netherlands cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €100k, so The Hague is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in The Hague 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 The Hague?
The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague starts at the higher of the city and national median.