Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Warsaw, Poland
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Warsaw centres on PLN 320k ($80k) at mid-level, from PLN 260k to PLN 390k. Warsaw has about 1.7 million residents and is the 1st 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 Warsaw.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Warsaw
The four levels PassRidge places in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw
Gross annual pay in PLN. Warsaw is 1.10× the Poland median (+10%), which is PLN 290k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 200k | PLN 250k | PLN 300k | $62k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 260k | PLN 320k | PLN 390k | $80k | |
| Senior | PLN 330k | PLN 410k | PLN 500k | $100k | |
| Lead | PLN 400k | PLN 490k | PLN 600k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Warsaw.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Warsaw
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
Warsaw 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Warsaw: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Warsaw?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Warsaw earns a median of PLN 320k a year ($80k), with a p10 to p90 range of PLN 260k to PLN 390k. Junior pay starts near PLN 250k, senior pay is PLN 410k and leads reach PLN 490k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Warsaw?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Warsaw 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 Warsaw pay compare with the rest of Poland?
Warsaw ranks 1st of 9 Poland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is PLN 290k, so Warsaw is above it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Warsaw 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 Warsaw?
Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw starts at the higher of the city and national median.