Security Engineer Salary in Toronto — 2026 Guide
Infrastructure · +13% YoY growth
Security Engineers protect systems and infrastructure. With rising cyber threats and compliance requirements, security talent is in short supply and commands premium salaries. Ontario's salary transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings, helping candidates negotiate more effectively. The figures below are market benchmarks for Security Engineer roles in Toronto, derived from national ATS posting data adjusted for local market conditions. Figures are updated as new postings are ingested.
Median Salary · Toronto
$145,000
per year · CAD
Range: $104,000 — $200,000
Monthly
$12,083
Hourly
$69.71
Entry Level
$104,000
Salary by Experience Level
Security Engineer in Toronto, 2026
Skills That Increase Pay
Security Engineers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.
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 Toronto
- Median security engineer salary in Toronto is $145,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $104,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $200,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +13% year-over-year.
- Ontario's salary transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings, helping candidates negotiate more effectively.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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