Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Gdansk, Poland
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Gdansk earn about PLN 270k gross a year ($67k), with most offers between PLN 220k and PLN 330k. Gdansk has about 487,000 residents and is the 6th largest of the 9 Poland cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Poland has 0, and remote roles can be done from Gdansk.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Gdansk
The four levels PassRidge places in Gdansk. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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 Gdansk
Gross annual pay in PLN. Gdansk is 0.93× the Poland median (-7%), which is PLN 290k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 250k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 220k | PLN 270k | PLN 330k | $67k | |
| Senior | PLN 280k | PLN 340k | PLN 420k | $86k | |
| Lead | PLN 340k | PLN 420k | PLN 510k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Gdansk.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Gdansk
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
Gdansk is on Europe/Warsaw. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Poland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | PLN 320k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Krakow | PLN 290k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Wroclaw | PLN 280k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Lodz | PLN 260k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Poznan | PLN 280k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Szczecin | PLN 250k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Lublin | PLN 250k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Bydgoszcz | PLN 250k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Gdansk: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Gdansk?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Gdansk earns a median of PLN 270k a year ($67k), with a p10 to p90 range of PLN 220k to PLN 330k. Junior pay starts near PLN 210k, senior pay is PLN 340k and leads reach PLN 420k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Gdansk?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Gdansk today, but Poland has 0 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 Gdansk pay compare with the rest of Poland?
Gdansk ranks 5th of 9 Poland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is PLN 290k, so Gdansk is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Gdansk 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 Gdansk?
Gdansk is on Europe/Warsaw. 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 Gdansk 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 Gdansk starts at the higher of the city and national median.