Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Dubai earn about AED 350k gross a year ($96k), with most offers between AED 290k and AED 430k. Dubai has about 3.8 million residents and is the 1st 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 Dubai.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Dubai
The four levels PassRidge places in Dubai. 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 Dubai
Gross annual pay in AED. Dubai is 1.05× the United Arab Emirates median (+5%), which is AED 330k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 220k | AED 270k | AED 330k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | AED 290k | AED 350k | AED 430k | $96k | |
| Senior | AED 370k | AED 450k | AED 550k | $120k | |
| Lead | AED 450k | AED 540k | AED 660k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Dubai.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Dubai
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
Dubai 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | AED 310k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 310k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Dubai
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dubai: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Dubai?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Dubai earns a median of AED 350k a year ($96k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 290k to AED 430k. Junior pay starts near AED 270k, senior pay is AED 450k and leads reach AED 540k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dubai?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Dubai 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 Dubai pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Dubai ranks 1st of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is AED 330k, so Dubai is above it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dubai 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 Dubai?
Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai starts at the higher of the city and national median.