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Qualifications Required Skills: 1) Application security testing. 2) Penetration testing (against applications). 3) Experience with application testing tools (examples are Qualys Web App Security ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level web app penetration testing in the United States is $59.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.20 and $66.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Web App Penetration Testing vs Web Developer?

AspectEntry Level Web App Penetration TestingWeb Developer
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH (optional)None required, but coding certifications help
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, testing labs, client sitesDevelopment teams, office or remote
Primary FocusIdentifying security vulnerabilities in web appsBuilding and maintaining websites and applications
Tools & SkillsPenetration testing tools, scripting, security protocolsProgramming languages, frameworks, UI/UX design

Entry Level Web App Penetration Testing focuses on assessing web app security, while Web Developers create and maintain web applications. Both roles require technical skills, but penetration testers emphasize security testing and vulnerability identification, whereas developers focus on coding and user experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Web App Penetration Testing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,736 per year, or $59 per hour.
Application Security Tester

Application Security Tester

Quantix

Englewood, CO

Contractor

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Job Description:  Client with offices around the country is seeking an Application Security Tester for a contract to hire position.  The position can be located in Englewood, Colorado, Boston, Massachusetts, Union, New Jersey, Naperville, Illinois, or Phoenix, Arizona.  Duties will be focused on application security and penetration testing of applications, and this person will work with software architects and developers to ensure all applications are designed and developed to meet designated levels of security.

Qualifications

Required Skills:
1) Application security testing.
2) Penetration testing (against applications).
3) Experience with application testing tools (examples are Qualys Web App Security, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, IBM AppScan, HP WebInspect, etc)
4) One or more of:
-Threat modeling
-Application identity management
-Cryptography
-Code review
Desired Skills:
1) Agile.
2) Healthcare.
3) Bachelor's degree.
4) Security certifications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.