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Cybersecurity specialist salary in Canada
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Median cybersecurity specialist pay in Canada is $49.52/hr, with most earning between $30/hr and $72.12/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$49.52/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$30/hr
per hour
High
$72.12/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$103,002
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Cybersecurity specialist salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $30/hr | $51.28/hr | $72.12/hr | $106,662 |
| Alberta | $35.40/hr | $50.51/hr | $87.09/hr | $105,061 |
| Quebec | $30.67/hr | $49.23/hr | $71.43/hr | $102,398 |
| British Columbia | $32/hr | $47.80/hr | $108.17/hr | $99,424 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $35.32/hr | $47.44/hr | $63.51/hr | $98,675 |
| Saskatchewan | $35/hr | $45.64/hr | $76.92/hr | $94,931 |
| New Brunswick | $31.25/hr | $45.19/hr | $80/hr | $93,995 |
| Manitoba | $23/hr | $45/hr | $69.71/hr | $93,600 |
| Nova Scotia | $31.25/hr | $42.05/hr | $96.15/hr | $87,464 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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