Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Philadelphia, United States
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Philadelphia earns a median of $170k a year ($170k gross). Philadelphia has about 1.6 million residents and is the 6th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Philadelphia
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Philadelphia 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.
Cyber Security Engineer (Application Security)
Staff Application Security Engineer
Senior Manager, Application Security
Application Security Engineer II
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 Philadelphia
Gross annual pay in USD. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Philadelphia
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
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Philadelphia?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia pay compare with the rest of United States?
Philadelphia ranks 23rd 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 Philadelphia is below it. Against the US it is 6% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia starts at the higher of the city and national median.