Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Utrecht, Netherlands
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Utrecht centres on €88k ($96k) at mid-level, from €72k to €110k. Utrecht has about 376,000 residents and is the 4th 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 Utrecht.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Utrecht
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Utrecht 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 Utrecht
Gross annual pay in EUR. Utrecht 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 Utrecht.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Utrecht
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
Utrecht 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 Utrecht: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Utrecht?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Utrecht 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 Utrecht pay compare with the rest of Netherlands?
Utrecht ranks 5th 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 Utrecht is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht starts at the higher of the city and national median.