Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dallas, United States
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Dallas centres on $180k at mid-level, from $150k to $220k. Dallas has about 1.3 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles based here.
Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in Dallas
2 roles based in Dallas, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Network Penetration Testing
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 Dallas
Gross annual pay in USD. Dallas is 1.01× the United States median (+1%), which is $180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $120k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Mid-level | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k | |
| Senior | $190k | $230k | $280k | $230k | |
| Lead | $230k | $280k | $350k | $280k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Dallas.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Dallas
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
Dallas is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dallas: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Dallas?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Dallas 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 Dallas?
Yes: 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in Dallas right now, 1 of them remote, and 30 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Dallas pay compare with the rest of United States?
Dallas ranks 11th of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.01x the national median (+1%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so Dallas is above it.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Dallas 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 Dallas?
Dallas is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Dallas 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 Dallas starts at the higher of the city and national median.