Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Winnipeg, Canada
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Winnipeg centres on C$190k ($140k) at mid-level, from C$150k to C$230k. Winnipeg has about 750,000 residents and is the 6th 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 Winnipeg.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Winnipeg
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg
Gross annual pay in CAD. Winnipeg is 0.90× the Canada median (-10%), which is C$210k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$120k | C$150k | C$180k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | C$150k | C$190k | C$230k | $140k | |
| Senior | C$200k | C$240k | C$290k | $180k | |
| Lead | C$240k | C$290k | C$360k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Winnipeg.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Winnipeg
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
Winnipeg is on America/Winnipeg. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Winnipeg: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Winnipeg?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Winnipeg earns a median of C$190k a year ($140k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$150k to C$230k. Junior pay starts near C$150k, senior pay is C$240k and leads reach C$290k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Winnipeg?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Winnipeg ranks 8th of 11 Canada cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is C$210k, so Winnipeg is below it. Against the US it is 22% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is on America/Winnipeg. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg starts at the higher of the city and national median.