Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Manchester earns a median of £81k a year ($100k gross). Manchester has about 569,000 residents and is the 4th largest of the 20 United Kingdom cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Manchester
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Manchester 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.
Junior Security QA
AppSec Staff Engineer
Security engineer, application security
Staff Application Security Engineer
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 Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Manchester is 0.96× the United Kingdom median (-4%), which is £84k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £51k | £62k | £76k | $79k | |
| Mid-level | £66k | £81k | £98k | $100k | |
| Senior | £84k | £100k | £130k | $130k | |
| Lead | £100k | £120k | £150k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Manchester.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Manchester
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
Manchester 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 Manchester: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Manchester?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Manchester earns a median of £81k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of £66k to £98k. Junior pay starts near £62k, senior pay is £100k and leads reach £120k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Manchester?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Manchester right now, 1 of them remote, and 4 in United Kingdom. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Manchester pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is £84k, so Manchester is below it. Against the US it is 44% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Manchester 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 Manchester?
Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester starts at the higher of the city and national median.