Security / Penetration Tester salary in Birmingham, United Kingdom
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Birmingham earns a median of £82k a year gross ($100k), from £67k at p10 to £99k at p90. Birmingham pays 0.97× the United Kingdom median and 44% below the US median of $180k. About 1.2 million people live in Birmingham.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Birmingham
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £63k, lead £130k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £52k | £63k | £77k | $80k | |
| Mid-level | £67k | £82k | £99k | $100k | |
| Senior | £85k | £100k | £130k | $130k | |
| Lead | £100k | £130k | £150k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£84k) times a 0.97 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Birmingham
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Birmingham: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Birmingham?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Birmingham is £82k a year ($100k). The p10 is £67k and the p90 is £99k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Birmingham with a city factor of 0.97.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Birmingham?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Birmingham earns a median of £100k ($130k), with a range of £85k to £130k. Leads reach £130k and juniors start near £63k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Birmingham?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Birmingham earns about £63k a year ($80k), between £52k and £77k. Pay rises to £82k at mid-level.
Is Birmingham a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in United Kingdom?
Birmingham ranks 3rd of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of £84k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Birmingham?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £57k to £62k a year, or £4,900 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Birmingham?
A £82k gross salary equals about £39 an hour on a 40-hour week (£6,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.