Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Krakow, Poland
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Krakow centres on PLN 290k ($72k) at mid-level, from PLN 240k to PLN 350k. Krakow has about 817,000 residents and is the 2nd 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 Krakow.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Krakow
The four levels PassRidge places in Krakow. 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 Krakow
Gross annual pay in PLN. Krakow is 1.00× the Poland median (same), which is PLN 290k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 180k | PLN 220k | PLN 270k | $56k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 240k | PLN 290k | PLN 350k | $72k | |
| Senior | PLN 300k | PLN 370k | PLN 450k | $92k | |
| Lead | PLN 370k | PLN 450k | PLN 550k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Krakow.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Krakow
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
Krakow 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 |
| Wroclaw | PLN 280k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Lodz | PLN 260k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Poznan | PLN 280k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Gdansk | PLN 270k | 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 Krakow: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Krakow?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Krakow earns a median of PLN 290k a year ($72k), with a p10 to p90 range of PLN 240k to PLN 350k. Junior pay starts near PLN 220k, senior pay is PLN 370k and leads reach PLN 450k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Krakow?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Krakow 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 Krakow pay compare with the rest of Poland?
Krakow ranks 2nd of 9 Poland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is PLN 290k, so Krakow is at it. Against the US it is 60% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Krakow 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 Krakow?
Krakow 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 Krakow 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 Krakow starts at the higher of the city and national median.