Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Malmö, Sweden
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Malmö centres on SEK 870k ($83k) at mid-level, from SEK 710k to SEK 1.1M. Malmö has about 362,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Sweden cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Sweden has 0, and remote roles can be done from Malmö.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Malmö
The four levels PassRidge places in Malmö. 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 Malmö
Gross annual pay in SEK. Malmö is 0.88× the Sweden median (-12%), which is SEK 990k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 550k | SEK 670k | SEK 820k | $64k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 710k | SEK 870k | SEK 1.1M | $83k | |
| Senior | SEK 910k | SEK 1.1M | SEK 1.4M | $110k | |
| Lead | SEK 1.1M | SEK 1.3M | SEK 1.6M | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Malmö.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Malmö
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
Malmö is on Europe/Stockholm. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Sweden cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 1.1M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Gothenburg | SEK 940k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Malmö: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Malmö?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Malmö earns a median of SEK 870k a year ($83k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 710k to SEK 1.1M. Junior pay starts near SEK 670k, senior pay is SEK 1.1M and leads reach SEK 1.3M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Malmö?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Malmö today, but Sweden 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 Malmö pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Malmö ranks 3rd of 3 Sweden cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is SEK 990k, so Malmö is below it. Against the US it is 54% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Malmö 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 Malmö?
Malmö is on Europe/Stockholm. 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 Malmö 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 Malmö starts at the higher of the city and national median.