Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Palma, Spain
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Palma centres on €56k ($61k) at mid-level, from €46k to €69k. Palma has about 438,000 residents and is the 8th 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 Palma.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Palma
The four levels PassRidge places in Palma. 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 Palma
Gross annual pay in EUR. Palma is 0.88× the Spain median (-12%), which is €64k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €36k | €44k | €53k | $47k | |
| Mid-level | €46k | €56k | €69k | $61k | |
| Senior | €59k | €72k | €88k | $78k | |
| Lead | €72k | €87k | €110k | $95k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Palma.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Palma
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
Palma 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 Palma: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Palma?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Palma earns a median of €56k a year ($61k), with a p10 to p90 range of €46k to €69k. Junior pay starts near €44k, senior pay is €72k and leads reach €87k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Palma?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Palma 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 Palma pay compare with the rest of Spain?
Palma ranks 10th of 13 Spain cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €64k, so Palma is below it. Against the US it is 66% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Palma 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 Palma?
Palma 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 Palma 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 Palma starts at the higher of the city and national median.