United Arab Emirates
Job Market ObservatoryUnited Arab Emirates

Penetration Tester (Pentester): job description, salary and skills in United Arab Emirates

Reference estimate Updated November 2026
Median salary
330 000.00 AED

Salary range (gross annual)

240 000.00 AED Junior (P10)
330 000.00 AED Median
420 000.00 AED Senior (P90)
Entry levelMarketExpert

Source: Reference estimate · sample ≥ 30 (GDPR).

Most in-demand skills

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