Penetration Tester

Based on 3 submissions across Aotearoa — Contractor / Freelance roles only

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 3 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$150,000
90th Percentile
$166,000
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
3×
This role pays 3 times the minimum wage
+201%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.4×
This role pays 2.4 times the living wage
+141%
National Wage Percentile
$150,000
median salary for this role
Top 7.3%
This role's median is higher than 92.7% of all NZ wage/salary earners
206,100 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Penetration Tester pay

Based on 3 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Penetration Tester in New Zealand?

Across 3 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Penetration Tester in New Zealand is $150,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $148,400 (10th percentile) to $166,000 (90th percentile).

How does Penetration Tester pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $150,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Penetration Tester earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $150,000, Lead (10+ Yrs) $170,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 3 submissions

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  • Remote / Hybrid WFH 100%
    • Flexible Working Hours 100%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$150,000
Lead (10+ Yrs)
$170,000

All Submissions (3)

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$150,000
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$148,000
Wellington 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$170,000
Fully Remote (NZ based) 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Fully Remote (NZ based)
$170,000 $170,000 $170,000
Auckland
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Wellington
$148,000 $148,000 $148,000