Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lisbon, Portugal
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Lisbon centres on €61k ($67k) at mid-level, from €50k to €75k. Lisbon has about 518,000 residents and is the 1st 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 Lisbon.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Lisbon
The four levels PassRidge places in Lisbon. 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 Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Lisbon is 1.10× the Portugal median (+10%), which is €56k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €39k | €47k | €58k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | €50k | €61k | €75k | $67k | |
| Senior | €64k | €78k | €96k | $85k | |
| Lead | €78k | €95k | €120k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Lisbon.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Lisbon
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
Lisbon 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | €56k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Braga | €49k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Lisbon
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lisbon: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Lisbon?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon earns a median of €61k a year ($67k), with a p10 to p90 range of €50k to €75k. Junior pay starts near €47k, senior pay is €78k and leads reach €95k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lisbon?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lisbon 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 Lisbon pay compare with the rest of Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 Portugal cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is €56k, so Lisbon is above it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon starts at the higher of the city and national median.