Security / Penetration Tester salary in Portugal
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Portugal earns a median of €56k ($61k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €46k to €68k. That is 66% below the US median for the same role. Portugal ranks 29 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €43k, leads reach €86k.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Portugal
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €43k, lead pay is €86k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €35k | €43k | €53k | $47k | |
| Mid-level | €46k | €56k | €68k | $61k | |
| Senior | €58k | €71k | €87k | $77k | |
| Lead | €71k | €86k | €110k | $94k |
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 Portugal
Lisbon pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €56k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | A | 1.10× (+10%) | €61k | €50k–€75k | $67k | 30 |
| Porto | A | 1.00× (0%) | €56k | €46k–€68k | $61k | 5 |
| Braga | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €49k | €40k–€60k | $53k | 15 |
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 Portugal
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester on €56k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about €38k to €42k a year.
In Portugal, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary over 14 payments, or annual figures in job ads. 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 Portugal
No Security / Penetration Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 62 QA listings in Portugal.
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0 listings in Portugal show a real posted pay range (0 for Security / Penetration Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Security / Penetration Testers in Portugal
Employer mix by share of listings (62 listings in Portugal). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Games studios34%
- Software companies23%
- AI companies18%
- Fintech companies13%
- Healthtech companies5%
What this estimate rests on
The Security / Penetration Tester baseline uses 22 US posted pay ranges. For Portugal, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 5 of 8.
Security / Penetration Tester salary and jobs by city in Portugal
Security / Penetration Tester salary in Portugal: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Portugal?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Portugal is €56k a year ($61k). The p10 is €46k and the p90 is €68k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester earn in Portugal?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Portugal earns a median of €71k ($77k), with a range of €58k to €87k. Leads earn €86k, 100% more than juniors at €43k.
Which city in Portugal pays Security / Penetration Testers the most?
Lisbon has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester at about €61k ($67k). Braga sits at 0.88x, around €49k.
How does Portugal compare with the US for Security / Penetration Tester pay?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in the US earns a median of $180k. In Portugal the equivalent is $61k, which is 66% below the US figure. Portugal ranks 29 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $100k.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Portugal?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €38k to €42k a year on a €56k 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 Portugal?
PassRidge lists no live Security / Penetration Tester listing in Portugal today, and 62 QA listings across all roles in Portugal. 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 Portugal
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €25k | $27k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €37k | $41k |
| SDET | €40k | $44k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €34k | $37k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €33k | $36k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| Game QA Tester | €20k | $22k |
| Accessibility Tester | €30k | $33k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €27k | $30k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €31k | $34k |
| Localization QA Tester | €15k | $16k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €32k | $35k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €44k | $48k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €28k | $30k |
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