Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Charlotte, United States
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Charlotte earn about $170k gross a year ($170k), with most offers between $140k and $210k. Charlotte has about 911,000 residents and is the 15th 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 Charlotte.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Charlotte
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Charlotte 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 Charlotte
Gross annual pay in USD. Charlotte is 0.94× the United States median (-6%), which is $180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $110k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Mid-level | $140k | $170k | $210k | $170k | |
| Senior | $180k | $220k | $260k | $220k | |
| Lead | $220k | $260k | $320k | $260k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Charlotte.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Charlotte
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
Charlotte 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.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Charlotte: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Charlotte?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Charlotte earns a median of $170k a year ($170k), with a p10 to p90 range of $140k to $210k. Junior pay starts near $130k, senior pay is $220k and leads reach $260k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Charlotte?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Charlotte 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 Charlotte pay compare with the rest of United States?
Charlotte ranks 21st of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so Charlotte is below it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte starts at the higher of the city and national median.