Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Abu Dhabi earn about AED 310k gross a year ($85k), with most offers between AED 260k and AED 380k. Abu Dhabi has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 United Arab Emirates cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; United Arab Emirates has 0, and remote roles can be done from Abu Dhabi.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Abu Dhabi
The four levels PassRidge places in Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi
Gross annual pay in AED. Abu Dhabi is 0.93× the United Arab Emirates median (-7%), which is AED 330k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 200k | AED 240k | AED 290k | $66k | |
| Mid-level | AED 260k | AED 310k | AED 380k | $85k | |
| Senior | AED 330k | AED 400k | AED 480k | $110k | |
| Lead | AED 390k | AED 480k | AED 590k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Abu Dhabi.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other United Arab Emirates cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 350k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 310k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Abu Dhabi?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 310k a year ($85k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 260k to AED 380k. Junior pay starts near AED 240k, senior pay is AED 400k and leads reach AED 480k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Abu Dhabi today, but United Arab Emirates 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 Abu Dhabi pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi ranks 2nd of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is AED 330k, so Abu Dhabi is below it. Against the US it is 53% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi starts at the higher of the city and national median.