Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lviv, Ukraine
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Lviv centres on UAH 1.7M ($43k) at mid-level, from UAH 1.4M to UAH 2.1M. Lviv has about 717,000 residents and is the 5th 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 Lviv.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Lviv
The four levels PassRidge places in Lviv. 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 Lviv
Gross annual pay in UAH. Lviv is 0.90× the Ukraine median (-10%), which is UAH 1.9M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | UAH 1.1M | UAH 1.3M | UAH 1.6M | $33k | |
| Mid-level | UAH 1.4M | UAH 1.7M | UAH 2.1M | $43k | |
| Senior | UAH 1.8M | UAH 2.2M | UAH 2.7M | $54k | |
| Lead | UAH 2.2M | UAH 2.7M | UAH 3.3M | $66k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Lviv.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Lviv
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
Lviv 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | UAH 2.1M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Kharkiv | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Odesa | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Dnipro | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Zaporizhzhia | UAH 1.7M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lviv: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Lviv?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lviv earns a median of UAH 1.7M a year ($43k), with a p10 to p90 range of UAH 1.4M to UAH 2.1M. Junior pay starts near UAH 1.3M, senior pay is UAH 2.2M and leads reach UAH 2.7M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lviv?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lviv 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 Lviv pay compare with the rest of Ukraine?
Lviv ranks 4th of 6 Ukraine cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is UAH 1.9M, so Lviv is below it. Against the US it is 76% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lviv 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 Lviv?
Lviv 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 Lviv 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 Lviv starts at the higher of the city and national median.