Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Milwaukee, United States
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Milwaukee earn about $160k gross a year ($160k), with most offers between $130k and $190k. Milwaukee has about 564,000 residents and is the 32nd 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 Milwaukee.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Milwaukee
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee
Gross annual pay in USD. Milwaukee is 0.88× the United States median (-12%), which is $180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $100k | $120k | $150k | $120k | |
| Mid-level | $130k | $160k | $190k | $160k | |
| Senior | $170k | $200k | $250k | $200k | |
| Lead | $200k | $250k | $300k | $250k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Milwaukee.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Milwaukee
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
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Milwaukee?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Milwaukee earns a median of $160k a year ($160k), with a p10 to p90 range of $130k to $190k. Junior pay starts near $120k, senior pay is $200k and leads reach $250k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Milwaukee?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee pay compare with the rest of United States?
Milwaukee ranks 53rd of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so Milwaukee is below it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee starts at the higher of the city and national median.