Security / Penetration Tester salary in Spain
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Spain centres on €64k a year ($70k) at mid-level. Expect €53k at the low end and €78k at the high end. That is 62% below the US median for the same role. Spain ranks 27 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €50k, leads reach €99k.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Spain
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €50k, lead pay is €99k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €41k | €50k | €60k | $54k | |
| Mid-level | €53k | €64k | €78k | $70k | |
| Senior | €67k | €82k | €100k | $89k | |
| Lead | €81k | €99k | €120k | $110k |
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 Spain
Madrid pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €64k. Showing the top 8 of 13 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | A | 1.08× (+8%) | €69k | €57k–€84k | $75k | 12 |
| Barcelona | A | 1.06× (+6%) | €68k | €56k–€83k | $74k | 14 |
| Valencia | B | 0.96× (-4%) | €62k | €50k–€75k | $67k | 1 |
| Alicante | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €56k | €46k–€69k | $61k | 0 |
| Bilbao | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €56k | €46k–€69k | $61k | 0 |
| Córdoba | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €56k | €46k–€69k | $61k | 0 |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €56k | €46k–€69k | $61k | 0 |
| Murcia | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €56k | €46k–€69k | $61k | 0 |
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 Spain
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester on €64k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about €44k to €48k a year.
In Spain, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary, commonly paid in 12 or 14 instalments. 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 Spain
No Security / Penetration Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 74 QA listings in Spain.
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2 listings in Spain show a real posted pay range (0 for Security / Penetration Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Security / Penetration Testers in Spain
Employer mix by share of listings (74 listings in Spain). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Games studios64%
- AI companies11%
- Software companies11%
- E-commerce companies5%
- Cybersecurity companies3%
What this estimate rests on
The Security / Penetration Tester baseline uses 22 US posted pay ranges. For Spain, 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 Spain
Security / Penetration Tester salary in Spain: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Spain?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Spain is €64k a year ($70k). The p10 is €53k and the p90 is €78k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester earn in Spain?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Spain earns a median of €82k ($89k), with a range of €67k to €100k. Leads earn €99k, 100% more than juniors at €50k.
Which city in Spain pays Security / Penetration Testers the most?
Madrid has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester at about €69k ($75k). Zaragoza sits at 0.88x, around €56k.
How does Spain compare with the US for Security / Penetration Tester pay?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in the US earns a median of $180k. In Spain the equivalent is $70k, which is 62% below the US figure. Spain ranks 27 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $100k.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Spain?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €44k to €48k a year on a €64k 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 Spain?
PassRidge lists no live Security / Penetration Tester listing in Spain today, and 74 QA listings across all roles in Spain. 0 of the Security / Penetration Tester listings and 2 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Spain
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €29k | $32k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €43k | $47k |
| SDET | €46k | $50k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €39k | $42k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €38k | $41k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €52k | $57k |
| Game QA Tester | €23k | $25k |
| Accessibility Tester | €35k | $38k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €32k | $34k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €35k | $38k |
| Localization QA Tester | €17k | $18k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €37k | $40k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €51k | $55k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €32k | $35k |
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