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Israel · 0 open in Tel Aviv · updated 2026-10-20

Security / Penetration Tester salary in Tel Aviv, Israel

A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Tel Aviv earns a median of ₪530k a year gross ($140k), from ₪430k at p10 to ₪640k at p90. Tel Aviv pays 1.10× the Israel median and 22% below the US median of $180k. About 433,000 people live in Tel Aviv.

Estimate · gross / year
₪530kmedian · mid-level · $140k
p10 ₪430kp90 ₪640k
Rank 1 of 1City factor 1.10×
Pay by level

Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Tel Aviv

Gross annual pay in ILS. Junior ₪410k, lead ₪810k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior₪330k₪410k₪500k$110k
Mid-level₪430k₪530k₪640k$140k
Senior₪550k₪670k₪820k$180k
Lead₪670k₪810k₪990k$220k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Israel median (₪480k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Tel Aviv

Employers in Israel usually quote monthly gross salary, with annual figures common in tech.

₪530kgross median / year
₪370k–₪410ktake-home / year (70-77%)
₪44kgross / month
₪250gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

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Security / Penetration Tester pay in other Israel cities

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CityPay factorp10Medianp90
FAQ

Security / Penetration Tester salary in Tel Aviv: FAQ

What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Tel Aviv?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Tel Aviv is ₪530k a year ($140k). The p10 is ₪430k and the p90 is ₪640k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Tel Aviv with a city factor of 1.10.

How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Tel Aviv?

A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Tel Aviv earns a median of ₪670k ($180k), with a range of ₪550k to ₪820k. Leads reach ₪810k and juniors start near ₪410k.

What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Tel Aviv?

A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Tel Aviv earns about ₪410k a year ($110k), between ₪330k and ₪500k. Pay rises to ₪530k at mid-level.

Is Tel Aviv a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Israel?

Tel Aviv ranks 1st of 1 tracked Israel cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of ₪480k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Tel Aviv?

Roughly 70-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about ₪370k to ₪410k a year, or ₪32k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Tel Aviv?

A ₪530k gross salary equals about ₪250 an hour on a 40-hour week (₪44k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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