Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Leeds, United Kingdom
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Leeds earn about £79k gross a year ($100k), with most offers between £65k and £96k. Leeds has about 536,000 residents and is the 6th 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 Leeds.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Leeds
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Leeds 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 Leeds
Gross annual pay in GBP. Leeds is 0.94× the United Kingdom median (-6%), which is £84k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £50k | £61k | £75k | $77k | |
| Mid-level | £65k | £79k | £96k | $100k | |
| Senior | £83k | £100k | £120k | $130k | |
| Lead | £100k | £120k | £150k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Leeds.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Leeds
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
Leeds 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 Leeds: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Leeds?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Leeds earns a median of £79k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of £65k to £96k. Junior pay starts near £61k, senior pay is £100k and leads reach £120k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Leeds?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Leeds 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 Leeds pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Leeds ranks 7th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is £84k, so Leeds is below it. Against the US it is 44% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Leeds 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 Leeds?
Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds starts at the higher of the city and national median.