Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Minneapolis, United States
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Minneapolis earn about $170k gross a year ($170k), with most offers between $140k and $210k. Minneapolis has about 411,000 residents and is the 45th 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 Minneapolis.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Minneapolis
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
Gross annual pay in USD. Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Minneapolis
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
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Minneapolis?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis pay compare with the rest of United States?
Minneapolis ranks 22nd 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 Minneapolis is below it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis starts at the higher of the city and national median.