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Lead Penetration Tester (Remote)
Posted 1 week ago by Elegant Enterprise Wide Solutions
Primary responsibilitiesDirect testing methodology and safety controls; conduct assumed-breach testing from up to three...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Pennsylvania
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Security & Penetration Testing Provider
Posted 2 weeks ago by RICEFW Technologies Inc
Job DescriptionThe Security & Penetration Testing Provider will conduct independent security risk assessments and pe...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Atlanta, Georgia
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Penetration Tester Contract Rates in Cardiff: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£450/day
in line with national baselines
Interquartile Range
£400/day – £505/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
38% Outside IR35
0% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Remuneration intelligence covering contract Penetration Tester positions in Cardiff identifies established compensation benchmarks across active project accounts. Throughout verified local client accounts, daily remuneration anchors at an industry median of £450/day, reflecting a 0.0% variance compared to national UK baselines. Quartile metrics across active assignments define a range from £400/day to £505/day. From a regulatory and off-payroll perspective, 38% of verified vacancies are determined outside the scope of IR35. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £450/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £400/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £505/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 38% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 0% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 62% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | Cybersecurity (100%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | N/A | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | a regional rate discount versus London | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
A Penetration Tester contract based in Cardiff is still assessed on facts, not postcode. Status paperwork should reflect Cardiff attendance, hybrid days, and substitution. Inside IR35 Penetration Tester pay in Cardiff is usually umbrella or PAYE, while an outside SDS lets the Cardiff contractor invoice through a limited company. Advertised Cardiff rates follow a regional rate discount versus London, so city uplifts do not imply an outside finding. Travel between home and a Cardiff office is rarely a substitute right. Check Cardiff on-site expectations for this Penetration Tester before you treat the SDS as settled.
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