Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cambridge, United Kingdom
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Cambridge earn about £78k gross a year ($99k), with most offers between £64k and £95k. Cambridge has about 146,000 residents and is the 20th largest of the 20 United Kingdom cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; United Kingdom has 4, and remote roles can be done from Cambridge.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Cambridge
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cambridge today, so these are the nearest in United Kingdom, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
AppSec Staff Engineer
Security engineer, application security
Staff Application Security Engineer
Junior Security QA
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 Cambridge
Gross annual pay in GBP. Cambridge is 0.93× the United Kingdom median (-7%), which is £84k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £50k | £60k | £74k | $77k | |
| Mid-level | £64k | £78k | £95k | $99k | |
| Senior | £82k | £100k | £120k | $130k | |
| Lead | £99k | £120k | £150k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Cambridge.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Cambridge
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
Cambridge is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other United Kingdom cities
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cambridge: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Cambridge?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Cambridge earns a median of £78k a year ($99k), with a p10 to p90 range of £64k to £95k. Junior pay starts near £60k, senior pay is £100k and leads reach £120k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cambridge?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cambridge today, but United Kingdom has 4 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 Cambridge pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Cambridge ranks 9th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is £84k, so Cambridge is below it. Against the US it is 45% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
Cambridge is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge starts at the higher of the city and national median.