Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Zamboanga, Philippines
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Zamboanga earn about ₱1.5M gross a year ($26k), with most offers between ₱1.2M and ₱1.8M. Zamboanga has about 1 million residents and is the 4th 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 Zamboanga.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Zamboanga
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Zamboanga 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.
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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 Zamboanga
Gross annual pay in PHP. Zamboanga is 0.90× the Philippines median (-10%), which is ₱1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱950k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | $20k | |
| Mid-level | ₱1.2M | ₱1.5M | ₱1.8M | $26k | |
| Senior | ₱1.6M | ₱1.9M | ₱2.3M | $33k | |
| Lead | ₱1.9M | ₱2.3M | ₱2.8M | $41k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Zamboanga.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Zamboanga
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
Zamboanga 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
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱1.6M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Davao | ₱1.5M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Manila | ₱1.8M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Cebu | ₱1.6M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Zamboanga: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Zamboanga?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Zamboanga earns a median of ₱1.5M a year ($26k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱1.2M to ₱1.8M. Junior pay starts near ₱1.2M, senior pay is ₱1.9M and leads reach ₱2.3M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Zamboanga?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Zamboanga ranks 5th of 5 Philippines cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.7M, so Zamboanga is below it. Against the US it is 86% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga?
Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga starts at the higher of the city and national median.