Canada

Penetration Tester (Pentester): job description, salary and skills in Canada

Reference estimate Updated November 2026
Median salary
112 500.00 CAD

Salary range (gross annual)

85 000.00 CAD Junior (P10)
112 500.00 CAD Median
140 000.00 CAD Senior (P90)
Entry levelMarketExpert

Source: Reference estimate · sample ≥ 30 (GDPR).

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