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Information Security Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Information Security Director salary in Canada?
  How much does an Information Security Director in Canada make? The median annual Information Security Director salary in Canada is C$202,421, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$185,901-C$222,495 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Information Security Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Information Security Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Information Security Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Information Security Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Information Security Director
  Directs and leads the team responsible for ensuring the security of the organization's systems and information assets. Establishes and implements the overall strategies and procedures for the information security function. Develops and implements information security programs in accordance with organizational standards. Stays current on the latest information security standards and best practices. Ensures compliance with data protection guidelines and applicable laws. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Information Security Director
  • Information Security Analyst I
  • Information Security Analyst II
  • Information Security Analyst III
  • Information Security Analyst IV
  • Information Security Analyst V
  • Information Security Manager
  • Information Security Senior Manager
  • Information Security Senior Supervisor

• Level of Education
  • Information Security Director Salaries with No Diploma
  • Information Security Director Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Information Security Director Salaries with an Associate's Degree
  • Information Security Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Information Security Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Information Security Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Information Security Director
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Information Security Director
  • IT - Manager
  • IT - All
  • IT - Networking

• Information Security Director Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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