Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Stockholm, Sweden
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Stockholm centres on SEK 1.1M ($100k) at mid-level, from SEK 880k to SEK 1.3M. Stockholm has about 1.5 million residents and is the 1st 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 Stockholm.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Stockholm
The four levels PassRidge places in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm
Gross annual pay in SEK. Stockholm is 1.08× the Sweden median (+8%), which is SEK 990k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | SEK 680k | SEK 830k | SEK 1M | $79k | |
| Mid-level | SEK 880k | SEK 1.1M | SEK 1.3M | $100k | |
| Senior | SEK 1.1M | SEK 1.4M | SEK 1.7M | $130k | |
| Lead | SEK 1.4M | SEK 1.7M | SEK 2M | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Stockholm.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Stockholm
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
Stockholm 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | SEK 940k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Malmö | SEK 870k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Stockholm
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Stockholm: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Stockholm?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Stockholm earns a median of SEK 1.1M a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of SEK 880k to SEK 1.3M. Junior pay starts near SEK 830k, senior pay is SEK 1.4M and leads reach SEK 1.7M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Stockholm?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Stockholm 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 Stockholm pay compare with the rest of Sweden?
Stockholm ranks 1st of 3 Sweden cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is SEK 990k, so Stockholm is above it. Against the US it is 44% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm starts at the higher of the city and national median.