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Penetration Tester career resources

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Latest update: 18 August 2026

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3 Penetration Tester CV Examples (2026)

Build a sharper penetration tester CV example with practical guidance on personal statements, authorised testing evidence, achievements and qualifications.

A strong penetration tester CV shows the reader what you tested, the boundaries you worked within and what happened after you reported the findings. This guide covers the structure, evidence and wording that help authorised testing work stand up to scrutiny, without turning the CV into a list of tools or exposing…

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Salary guide

Penetration Tester salary: £42,761–£71,808 (UK)

Penetration Tester salary in the United Kingdom: £42,761–£71,808; median £54,647. Source: ONS, April 2025. Mapped occupation: Cyber security professionals.

Official annual pay estimates, with the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile for Penetration Tester.

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