Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ottawa, Canada
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Ottawa centres on C$200k ($150k) at mid-level, from C$170k to C$250k. Ottawa has about 1 million residents and is the 4th 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 Ottawa.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Ottawa
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Ottawa 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 Ottawa
Gross annual pay in CAD. Ottawa is 0.97× the Canada median (-3%), which is C$210k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$130k | C$160k | C$190k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | C$170k | C$200k | C$250k | $150k | |
| Senior | C$210k | C$260k | C$320k | $190k | |
| Lead | C$260k | C$310k | C$380k | $230k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Ottawa.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Ottawa
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
Ottawa is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ottawa: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Ottawa?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Ottawa earns a median of C$200k a year ($150k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$170k to C$250k. Junior pay starts near C$160k, senior pay is C$260k and leads reach C$310k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ottawa?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Ottawa 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 Ottawa pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Ottawa ranks 3rd of 11 Canada cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is C$210k, so Ottawa is below it. Against the US it is 17% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Ottawa 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 Ottawa starts at the higher of the city and national median.