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Penetration tester salary in India

How much does a Penetration Tester make in India?

Average base salary

₹17,32,412

The average salary for a penetration tester is ₹17,32,412 per year in India. 13 salaries reported, updated at 18 January 2026

Penetration Tester job openings in India

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Sr. Engineer – Pen Tester
Target3.5out of 5 stars.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Penetration Tester in India

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ness Digital Engineering
 
₹19,50,000per year
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NetConnect Private Limited
 
₹11,50,000per year
CodeMax IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
 
₹5,00,000per year

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Highest paying cities near India for Penetration Testers

  1. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
    ₹10,30,064 per year
  2. Bengaluru, Karnataka
    ₹9,96,819 per year
  3. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹8,43,110 per year
  4. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    ₹8,23,187 per year
  5. Delhi, Delhi
    ₹8,10,742 per year

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The average salary for a Penetration Tester is ₹17,32,412 per year in India. This figure is based on 13 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 18 January 2026.

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Penetration Tester salaries typically range between a low of ₹14,43,917 and a high of ₹20,78,548 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Penetration Tester include Ness Digital Engineering ($19,50,000 per year) and NetConnect Private Limited ($11,50,000 per year).

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