Security / Penetration Tester salary in Brussels, Belgium
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels earns a median of €97k a year gross ($110k), from €79k at p10 to €120k at p90. Brussels pays 1.05× the Belgium median and 39% below the US median of $180k. About 1 million people live in Brussels.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Brussels
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €75k, lead €150k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €61k | €75k | €91k | $81k | |
| Mid-level | €79k | €97k | €120k | $110k | |
| Senior | €100k | €120k | €150k | $130k | |
| Lead | €120k | €150k | €180k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Belgium median (€92k) times a 1.05 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Brussels
Employers in Belgium usually quote annual gross salary with a 13th-month bonus common.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
Security / Penetration Tester pay in other Belgium cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp | 0.88× | €66k | €81k | €99k |
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Brussels: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Brussels?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels is €97k a year ($110k). The p10 is €79k and the p90 is €120k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Brussels with a city factor of 1.05.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Brussels?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels earns a median of €120k ($130k), with a range of €100k to €150k. Leads reach €150k and juniors start near €75k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Brussels?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels earns about €75k a year ($81k), between €61k and €91k. Pay rises to €97k at mid-level.
Is Brussels a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Belgium?
Brussels ranks 1st of 2 tracked Belgium cities for this role, at 1.05x the national median of €92k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels?
Roughly 54-61% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €52k to €59k a year, or €4,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels?
A €97k gross salary equals about €47 an hour on a 40-hour week (€8,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.