Security Engineer Salary in Montreal — 2026 Guide
Infrastructure · +13% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Montreal
$116,000
per year · CAD
↑ +13% vs 2025
Range: $84,000 — $160,000
Monthly
$9,667
Hourly
$55.77
Entry Level
$84,000
Salary by Experience Level
Security Engineer in Montreal, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$84,000 — $100,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$100,000 — $116,000Senior5–10 years
$116,000 — $136,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$136,000 — $160,000Skills That Increase Pay
Security Engineers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.
Cloud SecurityPenetration TestingCISSPZero TrustSIEMDevSecOpsThreat Modeling
About the Role
Security Engineers protect systems and infrastructure. With rising cyber threats and compliance requirements, security talent is in short supply and commands premium salaries.
Key Facts: Security Engineer in Montreal
- Median security engineer salary in Montreal is $116,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $84,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $160,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +13% year-over-year.
- Montreal offers one of Canada's most affordable major-city lifestyles. Provincial income taxes are higher, but overall cost of living is significantly lower.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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