Penetration Tester
Annual salary range
₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
19 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Penetration Tester salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(28
salaries)
|  ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
2
years
(27
salaries)
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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3
years
(30
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
4
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
5
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr |
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Penetration Tester Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.5
Lakhs to ₹18
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 7 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
120 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 - 7
years
exp.
(84
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Penetration Tester Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr |
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
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5
yrs
exp.
(79 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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5
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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2 -
8
yrs
exp.
(13 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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5
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
1 yr
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr | |
0 -
1
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
3 -
4
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
3 -
6
yrs
exp.
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|
₹11 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr | |
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11 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹15.2 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr | |
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· 5-10 years
Capgemini
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Penetration Tester Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr |
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Chennai
Penetration Tester
1 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Pune
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
New Delhi
Penetration Tester
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹12 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.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr |
Internet
Penetration Tester
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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Software Product
Penetration Tester
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
BPO
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr |
Education & Training
Penetration Tester
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹10.9 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 ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 120 latest salaries received from various Penetration Testers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Penetration Tester in India?
Average starting Salary for Penetration Tester in India is around ₹3.5 Lakhs per year (₹29.2k 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 ₹10.9 Lakhs per year (₹90.8k 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 - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 25.4 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 18.4 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹3.9 Lakhs to 16.9 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 8.2 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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