Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Halifax, Canada
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Halifax earn about C$180k gross a year ($130k), with most offers between C$150k and C$220k. Halifax has about 472,000 residents and is the 10th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Canada has 1, and remote roles can be done from Halifax.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Halifax
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Halifax today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Security Engineer, Application Security
Junior Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration Tester
Lead Penetration Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Halifax
Gross annual pay in CAD. Halifax is 0.88× the Canada median (-12%), which is C$210k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$120k | C$140k | C$170k | $100k | |
| Mid-level | C$150k | C$180k | C$220k | $130k | |
| Senior | C$190k | C$230k | C$290k | $170k | |
| Lead | C$230k | C$280k | C$350k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Halifax.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Halifax
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks.
- Run web, API and mobile penetration tests against agreed scope
- Triage scanner output and remove false positives
- Write findings with proof of exploit and a fix recommendation
- Add security checks to CI
- Retest fixes and track remediation
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Halifax is on America/Halifax. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Halifax: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Halifax?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Halifax earns a median of C$180k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$150k to C$220k. Junior pay starts near C$140k, senior pay is C$230k and leads reach C$280k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Halifax?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Halifax today, but Canada has 1 and Security / Penetration Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Halifax pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Halifax ranks 9th of 11 Canada cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is C$210k, so Halifax is below it. Against the US it is 28% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Halifax ask for?
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks. Typical requirements: OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, Scripting, Threat modelling, Reporting. The tools named most often are Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Docker.
Can a Security / Penetration Tester work with US or European teams from Halifax?
Halifax is on America/Halifax. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Halifax with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Halifax starts at the higher of the city and national median.