Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sharjah earns a median of AED 310k a year ($85k gross). Sharjah has about 1.8 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Sharjah.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Sharjah
The four levels PassRidge places in Sharjah. 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 Sharjah
Gross annual pay in AED. Sharjah 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 Sharjah.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Sharjah
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
Sharjah 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 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 310k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sharjah: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Sharjah?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sharjah 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 Sharjah?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Sharjah 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 Sharjah pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Sharjah ranks 3rd 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 Sharjah is below it. Against the US it is 53% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sharjah 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 Sharjah?
Sharjah 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 Sharjah 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 Sharjah starts at the higher of the city and national median.