Information Security Specialist Salaries in Canada

Updated Dec 4, 2023
Base Pay Range
$74K - $106K/yr
Average Base Pay

56 salaries

$79K

Low

$97K

Average

$121K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$8,934Range$5,343 - $14,939
The average salary for Information Security Specialist is $97,496 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a Information Security Specialist in the Canada is $8,934, with a range from $5,343 - $14,939. Salaries estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Information Security Specialist employees in Canada.

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TD
3.9

TD

Information Security Specialist

$118,504

 /yr
Range: $105K - $155K
12 salaries
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$105K

$155K

$104,873 - $154,662 Range

NTT DATA
3.9

NTT DATA

Information Security Specialist

$75,205

 /yr
Range: $63K - $88K
8 salaries
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$63K

$88K

$62,924 - $88,115 Range

Fortinet
4.2

Fortinet

Information Security Specialist

$99,000

 /yr
Range: $86K - $114K
3 salaries
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$86K

$114K

$85,914 - $113,935 Range

Canadian Tire
3.7

Canadian Tire

Information Security Specialist

$92,482

 /yr
Range: $66K - $136K
3 salaries
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$66K

$136K

$66,422 - $136,253 Range

CN
3.3

CN

Information Security Specialist

$104,324

 /yr
Range: $100K - $116K
3 salaries
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$100K

$116K

$99,633 - $116,158 Range

CIBC
3.9

CIBC

Information Security Specialist
About 

$74K -$82K

2 salaries
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$74K

$82K

$73,763 - $81,696 Range

BlueShore Financial
3.4

BlueShore Financial

Information Security Specialist
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$82K -$89K

2 salaries
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$82K

$89K

$82,042 - $89,441 Range

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Lightspeed
3.7

Lightspeed

Information Security Specialist
About 

$63K -$73K

2 salaries
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$63K

$73K

$63,064 - $73,253 Range

5

Aava Dental

Information Security Specialist - Hourly
About 

$29 -$31

 hourly
1 salaries
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$29

$31

$29 - $31 Range

United Way
3.7

United Way

Information Security Specialist
About 

$79K -$85K

1 salaries
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$79K

$85K

$78,514 - $84,750 Range

3.8

TD Bank

Information Security Specialist
About 

$109K -$119K

1 salaries
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$109K

$119K

$109,438 - $119,339 Range

TD
3.9

TD

Information Security Specialist
About 

US$129K -US$141K

1 salaries
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US$129K

US$141K

US$129,425 - US$141,093 Range

CDW
3.9

CDW

Information Security Specialist
About 

$76K -$83K

1 salaries
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$76K

$83K

$75,688 - $82,789 Range

Geotab
3.8

Geotab

Information Security Specialist
About 

$116K -$125K

1 salaries
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$116K

$125K

$116,018 - $124,793 Range

RiskView
3.4

RiskView

Information Security Specialist
About 

$101K -$110K

1 salaries
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$101K

$110K

$101,244 - $109,683 Range

Insight
3.8

Insight

Information Security Specialist
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$58K -$63K

1 salaries
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$58K

$63K

$57,982 - $62,887 Range

PwC
3.7

PwC

Information Security Specialist - Contractor
About 

$92K -$99K

1 salaries
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$92K

$99K

$91,675 - $99,276 Range

Tulip Retail
3.1

Tulip Retail

Information Security Specialist
About 

$81K -$89K

1 salaries
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$81K

$89K

$81,247 - $89,067 Range

OSCO Construction Group
3.8

OSCO Construction Group

Information Security Specialist
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$48K -$53K

1 salaries
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$48K

$53K

$48,406 - $52,848 Range

Health e(fx)
3.5

Health e(fx)

Information Security Specialist
About 

$52K -$56K

1 salaries
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$52K

$56K

$52,299 - $55,731 Range

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Information Security Specialist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Information Security Specialist salaries - 12 salaries reported$118,504/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 8 salaries reported$75,205/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 3 salaries reported$99,000/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 3 salaries reported$92,482/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 3 salaries reported$104,324/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 2 salaries reported$77,866/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 2 salaries reported$86,307/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 2 salaries reported$67,853/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$30/hr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$81,485/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$113,935/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reportedUS$135,512/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$79,418/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$120,637/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$104,885/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$60,300/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$95,361/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$85,075/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$50,733/yr
Information Security Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported$54,016/yr
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Frequently asked questions about an Information Security Specialist salaries

The average salary for an Information Security Specialist is $97,496 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 56 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Information Security Specialist employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an Information Security Specialist in Canada is $120,714 per year.

The lowest salary for an Information Security Specialist in Canada is $79,493 per year.

Information security specialist have very good incomes which are growing at a steady rate. Their salary starts higher than the average Canadian. Information security specialist make the most amount of money in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. Urban areas and cities are where salaries are the highest for information security specialists. If you are looking to make more money as an information security specialist, you can work within a private or public information technology firm.

Information security specialists can make more money by obtaining a bachelor’s or graduate’s degree in computer science, business, information technology, engineering, or a related field. If you’re a confident problem-solver and natural leader, you shouldn’t have a problem increasing your earning potential, particularly if you have demonstrated critical thinking and collaborative skills. Working towards a post-graduate degree, certification, or master’s degree will certainly increase your salary as an information security specialist in Canada. Certificates can include but aren’t limited to certified information security management, certified information systems security professional, and certified ethical hacker. Familiarity with writing protocols, strong work ethic and scripting, and computing skills are assets. Military experience is a bonus.

You must prove your worth as an information security specialist looking to negotiate a higher salary with a new employer or current company. List how you’ve designed and implemented processes and systems that keep electronic information secure and private. Talk about how you’ve analyzed existing safeguards and procedures and recommended successful changes that significantly improved organizational guidelines. Have you trained others to spot, avoid, and mitigate cybersecurity threats? Give examples. There’s no such thing as offering too much information when negotiating your salary. Before you head into your meeting, research the average salary for information security specialists jobs in your area, specifically focusing on those who have similar education and experience as yourself. .

About 72.71% of Information Security Specialist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $8,934 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Information Security Specialist in Canada as a good salary.

Information Security Specialist professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $66,570 and $147,812 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $97,496 following the average career path of an Information Security Specialist.

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