Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Seattle, United States
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Seattle earn about $210k gross a year ($210k), with most offers between $170k and $250k. Seattle has about 781,000 residents and is the 18th 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 Seattle
2 roles based in Seattle, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
AI Red Teamer (Seattle)
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 Seattle
Gross annual pay in USD. Seattle 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 Seattle.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Seattle
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
Seattle 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 Seattle: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Seattle?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Seattle 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 Seattle?
Yes: 2 open Security / Penetration Tester roles are based in Seattle 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 Seattle pay compare with the rest of United States?
Seattle ranks 4th 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 Seattle is above it. Against the US it is 17% above the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Seattle 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 Seattle?
Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle starts at the higher of the city and national median.