Penetration Tester
Annual salary range
₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹18.5 Lakhs
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Experience wise Penetration Tester salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(149
salaries)
|  ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
2
years
(184
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr |
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3
years
(146
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr |
4
years
(106
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr |
5
years
(54
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Penetration Tester Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.4
Lakhs to ₹18.5
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 7 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
682 latest salaries received
from Penetration Tester.
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Penetration Tester salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT & Information Security
Penetration Tester Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(22
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Penetration Tester Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr |
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2 years exp.
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Ministry of Defence
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3 years exp.
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Aujas Cybersecurity – An NSEIT Company
Penetration Tester
3 years exp.
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Experian Credit Information Company Of India
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6 years exp.
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3 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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9
yrs
exp.
(28 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
2 -
8
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr | |
0 -
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr | |
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4 -
5
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹12.8 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr | |
1 -
4
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr | |
Penetration Tester Jobs in India
Penetration Tester
· 5-10 years
Capgemini
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Penetration Tester
· 4-6 years
ITC Infotech India Ltd
₹15
L/yr
- ₹18
L/yr
Penetration Tester
· 2-5 years
INVIA
Noida
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• posted on 13 Jul 2023
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• posted on 10 Oct 2023
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• posted on 03 Dec 2021
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Consultant
• posted on 18 Nov 2021
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Penetration Tester Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Chennai
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Pune
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
New Delhi
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Penetration Tester Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Internet
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Financial Services
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Software Product
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
BPO
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Penetration Tester Salaries
What is the salary of a Penetration Tester in India?
Salary for a Penetration Tester in India ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 682 latest salaries received from various Penetration Testers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Penetration Testers?
- IBM Penetration Tester Salary - ₹17.1 Lakhs per year
- TCS Penetration Tester Salary - ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Penetration Tester in India?
Average starting Salary for Penetration Tester in India is around ₹2.4 Lakhs per year (₹20.0k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Penetration Tester.
What is the highest salary for a Penetration Tester in India?
Highest salary that a Penetration Tester can earn is ₹26.5 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Penetration Tester in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹4.6 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 63.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 85.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Penetration Tester in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹4.4 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 16.5 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Penetration Tester?
These are the top skills of a Penetration Tester based on 28 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- C++
- Information Security
- Cyber Security
- Testing Tools
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Q2.
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