Security / Penetration Tester salary in Madrid, Spain
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Madrid earns a median of €69k a year gross ($75k), from €57k at p10 to €84k at p90. Madrid pays 1.08× the Spain median and 58% below the US median of $180k. About 3.3 million people live in Madrid.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Madrid
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €54k, lead €110k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €44k | €54k | €65k | $58k | |
| Mid-level | €57k | €69k | €84k | $75k | |
| Senior | €72k | €88k | €110k | $96k | |
| Lead | €88k | €110k | €130k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Spain median (€64k) times a 1.08 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Madrid
Employers in Spain usually quote annual gross salary, commonly paid in 12 or 14 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Madrid: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Madrid?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Madrid is €69k a year ($75k). The p10 is €57k and the p90 is €84k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Madrid with a city factor of 1.08.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Madrid?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Madrid earns a median of €88k ($96k), with a range of €72k to €110k. Leads reach €110k and juniors start near €54k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Madrid?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Madrid earns about €54k a year ($58k), between €44k and €65k. Pay rises to €69k at mid-level.
Is Madrid a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Spain?
Madrid ranks 1st of 13 tracked Spain cities for this role, at 1.08x the national median of €64k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Madrid?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €47k to €52k a year, or €4,100 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Madrid?
A €69k gross salary equals about €33 an hour on a 40-hour week (€5,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.