Security / Penetration Tester jobs in San Francisco, United States
Security / Penetration Tester pay in San Francisco centres on $220k at mid-level, from $180k to $270k. San Francisco has about 828,000 residents and is the 17th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open Security / Penetration Tester roles based here.
Open Security / Penetration Tester roles in San Francisco
5 roles based in San Francisco, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Application Security Engineer
Senior Software Engineer, Application Security
Staff Application Security Engineer
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 San Francisco
Gross annual pay in USD. San Francisco is 1.22× the United States median (+22%), which is $180k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $140k | $170k | $210k | $170k | |
| Mid-level | $180k | $220k | $270k | $220k | |
| Senior | $230k | $280k | $340k | $280k | |
| Lead | $280k | $340k | $420k | $340k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for San Francisco.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in San Francisco
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
San Francisco is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in San Francisco: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in San Francisco?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in San Francisco earns a median of $220k a year ($220k), with a p10 to p90 range of $180k to $270k. Junior pay starts near $170k, senior pay is $280k and leads reach $340k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in San Francisco?
Yes: 5 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in San Francisco 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 San Francisco pay compare with the rest of United States?
San Francisco ranks 1st of 62 United States cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.22x the national median (+22%). The national mid-level median is $180k, so San Francisco is above it. Against the US it is 22% above the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in San Francisco 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 San Francisco starts at the higher of the city and national median.