Security / Penetration Tester salary in Hungary
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Hungary centres on HUF 22M a year ($60k) at mid-level. Expect HUF 18M at the low end and HUF 26M at the high end. That is 67% below the US median for the same role. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near HUF 17M, leads reach HUF 33M.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Hungary
Gross annual pay in HUF. Junior pay is HUF 17M, lead pay is HUF 33M: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | HUF 14M | HUF 17M | HUF 20M | $46k | |
| Mid-level | HUF 18M | HUF 22M | HUF 26M | $60k | |
| Senior | HUF 23M | HUF 28M | HUF 34M | $76k | |
| Lead | HUF 27M | HUF 33M | HUF 41M | $93k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by city in Hungary
Budapest pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of HUF 22M.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | B | 1.06× (+6%) | HUF 23M | HUF 19M–HUF 28M | $64k | 7 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Hungary
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester on HUF 22M gross keeps roughly 63–69% after income tax and social contributions, about HUF 14M to HUF 15M a year.
In Hungary, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, often quoted in HUF thousands. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Hungary
No Security / Penetration Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 8 QA listings in Hungary.
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0 listings in Hungary show a real posted pay range (0 for Security / Penetration Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Security / Penetration Testers in Hungary
Employer mix by share of listings (8 listings in Hungary). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies38%
- Fintech companies25%
- Games studios12%
- AI companies12%
- E-commerce companies12%
What this estimate rests on
The Security / Penetration Tester baseline uses 22 US posted pay ranges. For Hungary, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Hungary: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Hungary?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Hungary is HUF 22M a year ($60k). The p10 is HUF 18M and the p90 is HUF 26M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester earn in Hungary?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Hungary earns a median of HUF 28M ($76k), with a range of HUF 23M to HUF 34M. Leads earn HUF 33M, 100% more than juniors at HUF 17M.
How does pay in Budapest compare with the rest of Hungary?
Budapest is our only tracked city in Hungary. Its pay factor is 1.06x the country median, about HUF 23M ($64k) for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester.
How does Hungary compare with the US for Security / Penetration Tester pay?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in the US earns a median of $180k. In Hungary the equivalent is $60k, which is 67% below the US figure. Hungary ranks 30 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $60k.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Hungary?
Roughly 63–69% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about HUF 14M to HUF 15M a year on a HUF 22M gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Security / Penetration Tester jobs are open in Hungary?
PassRidge lists no live Security / Penetration Tester listing in Hungary today, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Hungary. 0 of the Security / Penetration Tester listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Hungary
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | HUF 9.8M | $27k |
| QA Automation Engineer | HUF 14M | $40k |
| SDET | HUF 16M | $43k |
| QA Lead / Manager | HUF 13M | $36k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | HUF 13M | $35k |
| Performance Test Engineer | HUF 18M | $49k |
| Game QA Tester | HUF 7.9M | $22k |
| Accessibility Tester | HUF 12M | $32k |
| Business / Test Analyst | HUF 11M | $29k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | HUF 12M | $33k |
| Localization QA Tester | HUF 5.7M | $16k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | HUF 12M | $34k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | HUF 17M | $48k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | HUF 11M | $30k |
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