Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bucharest, Romania
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bucharest earns a median of RON 290k a year ($62k gross). Bucharest has about 1.9 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 4 Romania cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Romania has 0, and remote roles can be done from Bucharest.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Bucharest
The four levels PassRidge places in Bucharest. 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 Bucharest
Gross annual pay in RON. Bucharest is 1.10× the Romania median (+10%), which is RON 260k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 180k | RON 220k | RON 270k | $48k | |
| Mid-level | RON 240k | RON 290k | RON 350k | $62k | |
| Senior | RON 300k | RON 370k | RON 450k | $80k | |
| Lead | RON 360k | RON 440k | RON 540k | $96k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Bucharest.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Bucharest
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
Bucharest is on Europe/Bucharest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Romania cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Iasi | RON 230k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Constanța | RON 230k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Cluj-Napoca | RON 240k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bucharest: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Bucharest?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bucharest earns a median of RON 290k a year ($62k), with a p10 to p90 range of RON 240k to RON 350k. Junior pay starts near RON 220k, senior pay is RON 370k and leads reach RON 440k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bucharest?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Bucharest today, but Romania 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 Bucharest pay compare with the rest of Romania?
Bucharest ranks 1st of 4 Romania cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is RON 260k, so Bucharest is above it. Against the US it is 66% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
Bucharest is on Europe/Bucharest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest starts at the higher of the city and national median.