Security / Penetration Tester salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney earns a median of A$210k a year gross ($140k), from A$170k at p10 to A$250k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 22% below the US median of $180k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$160k, lead A$320k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$130k | A$160k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | A$170k | A$210k | A$250k | $140k | |
| Senior | A$220k | A$260k | A$320k | $180k | |
| Lead | A$260k | A$320k | A$390k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$200k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sydney
Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Sydney: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney is A$210k a year ($140k). The p10 is A$170k and the p90 is A$250k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Sydney?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney earns a median of A$260k ($180k), with a range of A$220k to A$320k. Leads reach A$320k and juniors start near A$160k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Sydney?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney earns about A$160k a year ($110k), between A$130k and A$200k. Pay rises to A$210k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$200k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$150k to A$160k a year, or A$13k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney?
A A$210k gross salary equals about A$100 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$18k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.