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Specialist QA117,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ann Arbor, United States

Security / Penetration Tester pay in Ann Arbor centres on $160k at mid-level, from $140k to $200k. Ann Arbor has about 117,000 residents and is the 61st largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; United States has 30, and remote roles can be done from Ann Arbor.

$160kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $160k
p10 $140kp90 $200k
City factor 0.91×Rank 28 of 62
0Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Ann Arbor
30Open in United States
$130k–$250kJunior to lead median / yr
8 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Security / Penetration Tester roles near Ann Arbor

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Ann Arbor today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Security / Penetration Tester jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Ann Arbor

Gross annual pay in USD. Ann Arbor is 0.91× the United States median (-9%), which is $180k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$100k$130k$160k$130k
Mid-level$140k$160k$200k$160k
Senior$170k$210k$260k$210k
Lead$210k$250k$310k$250k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Ann Arbor.

The role

What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Ann Arbor

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

OWASP Top 10Burp SuiteScriptingThreat modellingReporting

Tools named most often

Burp SuiteOWASP ZAPPostmanDocker

Time zone

Ann Arbor is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ann Arbor: FAQ

How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Ann Arbor?

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Ann Arbor earns a median of $160k a year ($160k), with a p10 to p90 range of $140k to $200k. Junior pay starts near $130k, senior pay is $210k and leads reach $250k.

Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ann Arbor?

No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Ann Arbor today, but United States has 30 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 Ann Arbor pay compare with the rest of United States?

Ann Arbor ranks 28th of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.91x the national median (-9%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so Ann Arbor is below it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $180k.

What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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