Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Oslo, Norway
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Oslo earn about NOK 1.3M gross a year ($120k), with most offers between NOK 1M and NOK 1.5M. Oslo has about 1.1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Norway cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Oslo
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Oslo today, so these are the nearest in Norway, 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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"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 Oslo
Gross annual pay in NOK. Oslo is 1.05× the Norway median (+5%), which is NOK 1.2M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | NOK 790k | NOK 970k | NOK 1.2M | $90k | |
| Mid-level | NOK 1M | NOK 1.3M | NOK 1.5M | $120k | |
| Senior | NOK 1.3M | NOK 1.6M | NOK 1.9M | $150k | |
| Lead | NOK 1.6M | NOK 1.9M | NOK 2.4M | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Oslo.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Oslo
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
Oslo is on Europe/Oslo. 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 Oslo: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Oslo?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Oslo earns a median of NOK 1.3M a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of NOK 1M to NOK 1.5M. Junior pay starts near NOK 970k, senior pay is NOK 1.6M and leads reach NOK 1.9M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Oslo?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Oslo right now, 0 of them remote, and 1 in Norway. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Oslo pay compare with the rest of Norway?
Oslo ranks 1st of 1 Norway cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is NOK 1.2M, so Oslo is above it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Oslo 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 Oslo?
Oslo is on Europe/Oslo. 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 Oslo 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 Oslo starts at the higher of the city and national median.