Security / Penetration Tester jobs in New York, United States
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in New York earns a median of $210k a year ($210k gross). New York has about 8.8 million residents and is the 1st 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 New York
2 roles based in New York, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Staff security engineer, application security
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 New York
Gross annual pay in USD. New York is 1.15× the United States median (+15%), which is $180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $130k | $160k | $200k | $160k | |
| Mid-level | $170k | $210k | $250k | $210k | |
| Senior | $220k | $270k | $320k | $270k | |
| Lead | $260k | $320k | $390k | $320k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for New York.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in New York
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
New York 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.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other United States cities
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in New York: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in New York?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in New York earns a median of $210k a year ($210k), with a p10 to p90 range of $170k to $250k. Junior pay starts near $160k, senior pay is $270k and leads reach $320k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in New York?
Yes: 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in New York right now, 2 of them remote, and 30 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does New York pay compare with the rest of United States?
New York ranks 3rd of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.15x the national median (+15%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so New York is above it. Against the US it is 17% above the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in New York 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 New York?
New York 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 New York 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 New York starts at the higher of the city and national median.