Security / Penetration Tester jobs in United Kingdom
4 open Security / Penetration Tester roles in United Kingdom. A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in United Kingdom earns a median of £84k a year ($110k), from £69k to £100k. Pick a city for local pay, openings and time-zone overlap.
Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in United Kingdom
AppSec Staff Engineer
Security engineer, application security
Staff Application Security Engineer
Junior Security QA
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in United Kingdom
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £53k | £65k | £79k | |
| Mid-level | £69k | £84k | £100k | |
| Senior | £88k | £110k | £130k | |
| Lead | £110k | £130k | £160k |
Security / Penetration Tester jobs by city in United Kingdom
Mid-level median per city: the national median times the city pay factor. Sorted by pay.
| City | Pay factor | Mid-level median | USD | Open roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1.18× | £99k | $130k | 1 |
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £84k | $110k | 0 |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £82k | $100k | 0 |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £81k | $100k | 1 |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £80k | $100k | 0 |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £80k | $100k | 0 |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £79k | $100k | 0 |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £78k | $99k | 1 |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £78k | $99k | 0 |
| Cardiff | 0.90× | £76k | $96k | 0 |
| Bradford | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Coventry | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Kingston upon Hull | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Leicester | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Liverpool | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Nottingham | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Reading | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Sheffield | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
| Swansea | 0.88× | £74k | $94k | 0 |
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in United Kingdom: FAQ
How many Security / Penetration Tester jobs are open in United Kingdom?
PassRidge lists 4 open Security / Penetration Tester roles in United Kingdom today (3 from real postings) out of 185 QA listings in total. Roles open to remote candidates are counted too.
What is the Security / Penetration Tester salary in United Kingdom?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in United Kingdom earns a median of £84k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of £69k to £100k. Juniors start near £65k, leads reach £130k.
Which United Kingdom city pays Security / Penetration Testers the most?
London pays most, about £99k mid-level, at 1.18x the national median. Swansea is at the low end with about £74k.
Can I work remotely as a Security / Penetration Tester from United Kingdom?
Yes, 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles in our feed are remote-friendly. Remote pay follows the employer's band, which is often above the local median. Time-zone overlap with US East is shown on each city page.