Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Szczecin, Poland
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Szczecin earns a median of PLN 250k a year ($64k gross). Szczecin has about 396,000 residents and is the 7th 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 Szczecin.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Szczecin
The four levels PassRidge places in Szczecin. 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 Szczecin
Gross annual pay in PLN. Szczecin is 0.88× the Poland median (-12%), which is PLN 290k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 160k | PLN 200k | PLN 240k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 210k | PLN 250k | PLN 310k | $64k | |
| Senior | PLN 270k | PLN 330k | PLN 400k | $81k | |
| Lead | PLN 320k | PLN 390k | PLN 480k | $99k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Szczecin.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Szczecin
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
Szczecin 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 |
| Gdansk | PLN 270k | 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 Szczecin: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Szczecin?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Szczecin earns a median of PLN 250k a year ($64k), with a p10 to p90 range of PLN 210k to PLN 310k. Junior pay starts near PLN 200k, senior pay is PLN 330k and leads reach PLN 390k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Szczecin?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Szczecin 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 Szczecin pay compare with the rest of Poland?
Szczecin ranks 9th of 9 Poland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is PLN 290k, so Szczecin is below it. Against the US it is 64% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Szczecin 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 Szczecin?
Szczecin 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 Szczecin 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 Szczecin starts at the higher of the city and national median.