Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lyon, France
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon earns a median of €77k a year gross ($84k), from €63k at p10 to €94k at p90. Lyon pays 0.95× the France median and 53% below the US median of $180k. About 521,000 people live in Lyon.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Lyon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €59k, lead €120k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €49k | €59k | €73k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | €63k | €77k | €94k | $84k | |
| Senior | €80k | €98k | €120k | $110k | |
| Lead | €98k | €120k | €150k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the France median (€81k) times a 0.95 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lyon
Employers in France usually quote annual gross salary, often paid in 12 or 13 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lyon: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lyon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon is €77k a year ($84k). The p10 is €63k and the p90 is €94k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lyon with a city factor of 0.95.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Lyon?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon earns a median of €98k ($110k), with a range of €80k to €120k. Leads reach €120k and juniors start near €59k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lyon?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon earns about €59k a year ($65k), between €49k and €73k. Pay rises to €77k at mid-level.
Is Lyon a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in France?
Lyon ranks 2nd of 7 tracked France cities for this role, at 0.95x the national median of €81k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon?
Roughly 67-73% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €52k to €56k a year, or €4,500 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon?
A €77k gross salary equals about €37 an hour on a 40-hour week (€6,400 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.