Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Basel, Switzerland
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Basel centres on CHF 150k ($170k) at mid-level, from CHF 120k to CHF 190k. Basel has about 178,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Switzerland has 3, and remote roles can be done from Basel.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Basel
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Basel today, so these are the nearest in Switzerland, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Application Security Specialist (a) 80-100%
Application Security Architect (a) 80-100%
Application Security Engineer
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 Basel
Gross annual pay in CHF. Basel is 1.02× the Switzerland median (+2%), which is CHF 150k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 97k | CHF 120k | CHF 140k | $130k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 120k | CHF 150k | CHF 190k | $170k | |
| Senior | CHF 160k | CHF 190k | CHF 240k | $220k | |
| Lead | CHF 190k | CHF 240k | CHF 290k | $270k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Basel.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Basel
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
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. 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 Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 160k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Geneva | CHF 160k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Basel: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Basel?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Basel earns a median of CHF 150k a year ($170k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 120k to CHF 190k. Junior pay starts near CHF 120k, senior pay is CHF 190k and leads reach CHF 240k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Basel?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Basel today, but Switzerland has 3 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 Basel pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Basel ranks 3rd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is CHF 150k, so Basel is above it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Basel 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 Basel?
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. 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 Basel 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 Basel starts at the higher of the city and national median.