Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Barcelona, Spain
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Barcelona earn about €68k gross a year ($74k), with most offers between €56k and €83k. Barcelona has about 1.7 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 13 Spain cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Spain has 0, and remote roles can be done from Barcelona.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Barcelona
The four levels PassRidge places in Barcelona. 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 Barcelona
Gross annual pay in EUR. Barcelona is 1.06× the Spain median (+6%), which is €64k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €43k | €53k | €64k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Senior | €71k | €87k | €110k | $94k | |
| Lead | €86k | €110k | €130k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Barcelona.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Barcelona
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
Barcelona is on Europe/Madrid. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Barcelona: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Barcelona?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona earns a median of €68k a year ($74k), with a p10 to p90 range of €56k to €83k. Junior pay starts near €53k, senior pay is €87k and leads reach €110k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Barcelona?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Barcelona today, but Spain 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 Barcelona pay compare with the rest of Spain?
Barcelona ranks 2nd of 13 Spain cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is €64k, so Barcelona is above it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Barcelona 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 Barcelona?
Barcelona is on Europe/Madrid. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Barcelona 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 Barcelona starts at the higher of the city and national median.