Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Edinburgh earns a median of £84k a year ($110k gross). Edinburgh has about 515,000 residents and is the 7th 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 Edinburgh.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Edinburgh
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
Gross annual pay in GBP. Edinburgh is 1.00× the United Kingdom median (same), which is £84k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £53k | £65k | £79k | $82k | |
| Mid-level | £69k | £84k | £100k | $110k | |
| Senior | £88k | £110k | £130k | $140k | |
| Lead | £110k | £130k | £160k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Edinburgh.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Edinburgh
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
Edinburgh 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
Other QA roles in Edinburgh
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Edinburgh: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Edinburgh?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Edinburgh earns a median of £84k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of £69k to £100k. Junior pay starts near £65k, senior pay is £110k and leads reach £130k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Edinburgh?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Edinburgh ranks 2nd of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is £84k, so Edinburgh is at it. Against the US it is 39% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh starts at the higher of the city and national median.