Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Cluj-Napoca earn about RON 240k gross a year ($53k), with most offers between RON 200k and RON 300k. Cluj-Napoca has about 287,000 residents and is the 4th 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 Cluj-Napoca.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Cluj-Napoca
The four levels PassRidge places in Cluj-Napoca. 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 Cluj-Napoca
Gross annual pay in RON. Cluj-Napoca is 0.93× the Romania median (-7%), which is RON 260k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 150k | RON 190k | RON 230k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | RON 200k | RON 240k | RON 300k | $53k | |
| Senior | RON 250k | RON 310k | RON 380k | $67k | |
| Lead | RON 310k | RON 370k | RON 460k | $82k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Cluj-Napoca.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Cluj-Napoca
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
Cluj-Napoca 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | RON 290k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Iasi | RON 230k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Constanța | RON 230k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cluj-Napoca: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Cluj-Napoca?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Cluj-Napoca earns a median of RON 240k a year ($53k), with a p10 to p90 range of RON 200k to RON 300k. Junior pay starts near RON 190k, senior pay is RON 310k and leads reach RON 370k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cluj-Napoca?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca pay compare with the rest of Romania?
Cluj-Napoca ranks 2nd of 4 Romania cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is RON 260k, so Cluj-Napoca is below it. Against the US it is 71% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca starts at the higher of the city and national median.