Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lisbon, Portugal
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon earns a median of €61k a year gross ($67k), from €50k at p10 to €75k at p90. Lisbon pays 1.10× the Portugal median and 63% below the US median of $180k. About 518,000 people live in Lisbon.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €47k, lead €95k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €39k | €47k | €58k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | €50k | €61k | €75k | $67k | |
| Senior | €64k | €78k | €96k | $85k | |
| Lead | €78k | €95k | €120k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€56k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lisbon
Employers in Portugal usually quote monthly gross salary over 14 payments, or annual figures in job ads.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lisbon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon is €61k a year ($67k). The p10 is €50k and the p90 is €75k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lisbon with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Lisbon?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon earns a median of €78k ($85k), with a range of €64k to €96k. Leads reach €95k and juniors start near €47k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Lisbon?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon earns about €47k a year ($52k), between €39k and €58k. Pay rises to €61k at mid-level.
Is Lisbon a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €56k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €41k to €46k a year, or €3,600 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Lisbon?
A €61k gross salary equals about €29 an hour on a 40-hour week (€5,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.