Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cebu, Philippines
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Cebu centres on ₱1.6M ($27k) at mid-level, from ₱1.3M to ₱1.9M. Cebu has about 1 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Philippines has 1, and remote roles can be done from Cebu.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Cebu
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cebu today, so these are the nearest in Philippines, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Penetration Tester
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 Cebu
Gross annual pay in PHP. Cebu is 0.94× the Philippines median (-6%), which is ₱1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱990k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.5M | $21k | |
| Mid-level | ₱1.3M | ₱1.6M | ₱1.9M | $27k | |
| Senior | ₱1.6M | ₱2M | ₱2.4M | $35k | |
| Lead | ₱2M | ₱2.4M | ₱2.9M | $42k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Cebu.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Cebu
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
Cebu is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Philippines cities
Other QA roles in Cebu
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Cebu · Security / Penetration Tester role guide · Hire a Security / Penetration Tester
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cebu: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Cebu?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Cebu earns a median of ₱1.6M a year ($27k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱1.3M to ₱1.9M. Junior pay starts near ₱1.2M, senior pay is ₱2M and leads reach ₱2.4M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cebu?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cebu today, but Philippines has 1 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 Cebu pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Cebu ranks 3rd of 5 Philippines cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.7M, so Cebu is below it. Against the US it is 85% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cebu 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 Cebu?
Cebu is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Cebu 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 Cebu starts at the higher of the city and national median.