Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Toronto, Canada
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Toronto earns a median of C$220k a year ($160k gross). Toronto has about 2.8 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Toronto
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Toronto 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 Toronto
Gross annual pay in CAD. Toronto is 1.06× the Canada median (+6%), which is C$210k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$140k | C$170k | C$210k | $130k | |
| Mid-level | C$180k | C$220k | C$270k | $160k | |
| Senior | C$230k | C$280k | C$350k | $210k | |
| Lead | C$280k | C$340k | C$420k | $250k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Toronto.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Toronto
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
Toronto 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 Toronto: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Toronto?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Toronto earns a median of C$220k a year ($160k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$180k to C$270k. Junior pay starts near C$170k, senior pay is C$280k and leads reach C$340k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Toronto?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Toronto right now, 1 of them remote, and 1 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Toronto pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Toronto ranks 1st of 11 Canada cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is C$210k, so Toronto is above it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Toronto 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto starts at the higher of the city and national median.