Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Boulder, United States
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Boulder earns a median of $180k a year ($180k gross). Boulder has about 107,000 residents and is the 62nd 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 Boulder.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Boulder
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Boulder 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.
Staff Application Security Engineer
Senior Manager, Application Security
Application Security Engineer II
Cyber Security Engineer (Application Security)
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 Boulder
Gross annual pay in USD. Boulder is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $110k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Mid-level | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k | |
| Senior | $190k | $230k | $280k | $230k | |
| Lead | $230k | $280k | $340k | $280k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Boulder.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Boulder
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
Boulder is on America/Denver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Boulder: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Boulder?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Boulder earns a median of $180k a year ($180k), with a p10 to p90 range of $150k to $220k. Junior pay starts near $140k, senior pay is $230k and leads reach $280k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Boulder?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Boulder 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 Boulder pay compare with the rest of United States?
Boulder ranks 12th of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so Boulder is at it.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Boulder 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 Boulder?
Boulder is on America/Denver. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Boulder 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 Boulder starts at the higher of the city and national median.