Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Kyiv, Ukraine
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Kyiv centres on UAH 2.1M ($51k) at mid-level, from UAH 1.7M to UAH 2.6M. Kyiv has about 3 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 6 Ukraine cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Ukraine has 0, and remote roles can be done from Kyiv.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Kyiv
The four levels PassRidge places in Kyiv. 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 Kyiv
Gross annual pay in UAH. Kyiv is 1.08× the Ukraine median (+8%), which is UAH 1.9M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | UAH 1.3M | UAH 1.6M | UAH 2M | $39k | |
| Mid-level | UAH 1.7M | UAH 2.1M | UAH 2.6M | $51k | |
| Senior | UAH 2.2M | UAH 2.7M | UAH 3.3M | $65k | |
| Lead | UAH 2.7M | UAH 3.2M | UAH 3.9M | $79k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Kyiv.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Kyiv
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
Kyiv is on Europe/Kyiv. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Ukraine cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Kharkiv | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Odesa | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Dnipro | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Lviv | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Zaporizhzhia | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Kyiv: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Kyiv?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Kyiv earns a median of UAH 2.1M a year ($51k), with a p10 to p90 range of UAH 1.7M to UAH 2.6M. Junior pay starts near UAH 1.6M, senior pay is UAH 2.7M and leads reach UAH 3.2M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Kyiv?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Kyiv today, but Ukraine 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 Kyiv pay compare with the rest of Ukraine?
Kyiv ranks 1st of 6 Ukraine cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is UAH 1.9M, so Kyiv is above it. Against the US it is 72% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Kyiv 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 Kyiv?
Kyiv is on Europe/Kyiv. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Kyiv 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 Kyiv starts at the higher of the city and national median.