Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Porto, Portugal
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Porto centres on €56k ($61k) at mid-level, from €46k to €68k. Porto has about 253,000 residents and is the 2nd 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 Porto.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Porto
The four levels PassRidge places in Porto. 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 Porto
Gross annual pay in EUR. Porto is 1.00× the Portugal median (same), which is €56k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €35k | €43k | €53k | $47k | |
| Mid-level | €46k | €56k | €68k | $61k | |
| Senior | €58k | €71k | €87k | $77k | |
| Lead | €71k | €86k | €110k | $94k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Porto.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Porto
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
Porto 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 |
| Braga | €49k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Porto
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Porto: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Porto?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Porto earns a median of €56k a year ($61k), with a p10 to p90 range of €46k to €68k. Junior pay starts near €43k, senior pay is €71k and leads reach €86k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Porto?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Porto 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 Porto pay compare with the rest of Portugal?
Porto ranks 2nd of 3 Portugal cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is €56k, so Porto is at it. Against the US it is 66% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Porto 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 Porto?
Porto 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 Porto 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 Porto starts at the higher of the city and national median.