Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Braga, Portugal
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Braga earn about €49k gross a year ($53k), with most offers between €40k and €60k. Braga has about 193,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Portugal cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Portugal has 0, and remote roles can be done from Braga.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Braga
The four levels PassRidge places in Braga. 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 Braga
Gross annual pay in EUR. Braga is 0.88× the Portugal median (-12%), which is €56k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €31k | €38k | €46k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €49k | €60k | $53k | |
| Senior | €51k | €63k | €76k | $68k | |
| Lead | €62k | €76k | €93k | $83k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Braga.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Braga
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
Braga is on Europe/Lisbon. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Portugal cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | €61k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Porto | €56k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Braga: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Braga?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Braga earns a median of €49k a year ($53k), with a p10 to p90 range of €40k to €60k. Junior pay starts near €38k, senior pay is €63k and leads reach €76k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Braga?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Braga today, but Portugal 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 Braga pay compare with the rest of Portugal?
Braga ranks 3rd of 3 Portugal cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €56k, so Braga is below it. Against the US it is 71% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Braga 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 Braga?
Braga is on Europe/Lisbon. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Braga 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 Braga starts at the higher of the city and national median.