Government of Canada Rates of Pay
Look up 2026 rates of pay and salary scales for every federal public service classification. Data sourced directly from Treasury Board collective agreements.
AS-01
$61,786 – $69,106
$2,376 – $2,658 biweekly (before deductions)
Salary History
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-21 | $61,786 | $64,135 | $66,572 | $69,106 |
| 2023-06-21 | $60,424 | $62,721 | $65,104 | $67,582 |
| 2022-06-21 | $58,372 | $60,591 | $62,893 | $65,287 |
| 2021-06-21 | $55,701 | $57,819 | $60,016 | $62,300 |
| 2020-06-21 | $54,878 | $56,965 | $59,129 | $61,379 |
~$85K
Average federal salary
$42K–$266K
Salary range
60+
Classification groups
2026
Treasury Board rates
Government of Canada Rates of Pay and Salary Ranges
The Government of Canada employs over 300,000 public servants across more than 60 classification groups. Government of Canada rates of pay range from around $42,000 for entry-level clerical positions to over $266,000 for senior medical specialists. The average federal public servant salary is approximately $85,000 per year. Each classification group — such as AS (Administrative Services), EC (Economics and Social Science), IT (Information Technology), PM (Programme Administration), and FI (Financial Management) — has its own pay scale determined through collective bargaining between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the relevant bargaining agent.
How the Federal Government Pay Scale Works
The Government of Canada pay scale is organized into classification groups, levels, and steps. Within each classification, there are multiple levels (e.g., AS-01 through AS-07) reflecting increasing responsibility and complexity. Each level typically has several pay steps that employees progress through annually based on satisfactory performance. For example, an IT-02 starts at step 1 and can advance through 8 steps over 7 years, receiving a pay increase at each step without needing a promotion.
FedPay.ca compiles salary data from all publicly available Treasury Board collective agreements into one easy-to-search tool. Select your classification and level above to see your current pay scale, step-by-step rates, biweekly pay amounts, and full salary history going back to previous collective agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Government of Canada salary?
Government of Canada salaries range from around $42,000 for entry-level clerical positions (CR-01) to over $266,000 for medical specialists (MD-MSP). The average federal public servant salary is approximately $85,000 per year. Common mid-career salaries include EC-05 ($100,265), IT-03 ($101,343), AS-04 ($80,612), and FI-03 ($104,239) at Step 1. All rates are set by Treasury Board collective agreements.
How does the Government of Canada pay scale work?
The federal government pay scale is organized into 60+ classification groups (e.g. AS, EC, PM, IT, FI). Each group has multiple levels reflecting seniority, and each level has pay steps that employees progress through annually. Rates are negotiated through collective agreements between the Treasury Board and public service unions, typically renegotiated every 3-4 years.
How much do federal government employees make in Canada?
Federal government employees in Canada earn between $42,000 and $266,000 depending on their classification and level. Administrative staff (AS/PM) typically earn $62,000-$125,000, economists and policy analysts (EC) earn $58,000-$159,000, IT professionals earn $69,000-$174,000, and executives (EX) earn $138,000-$261,000. All salary data comes from Treasury Board collective agreements.
What is the highest paying federal government job in Canada?
The highest-paying federal government jobs in Canada are Medical Specialists (MD-MSP, up to $266,454), Medical Officers (MD-MOF, up to $264,917), and Executives (EX-05, up to $260,719). Among non-medical roles, Law Practitioners (LP-03) earn up to $228,084, IT Directors (IT-05) up to $174,076, and senior economists (EC-08) up to $159,046.
How do I look up my federal government salary?
Select your classification group (e.g. AS, EC, PM, IT) and level from the dropdowns above. FedPay.ca shows current 2026 pay rates sourced directly from Treasury Board collective agreements for all Government of Canada positions, including step-by-step rates, biweekly pay, and full salary history.
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EC-01 to EC-08 salary scale, take-home pay example, and career path for federal economists.
AS Salary — Administrative Services Pay
AS-01 to AS-07 pay scale, the most common federal classification. Take-home example at AS-04.
IT Salary — Federal Government Tech Pay
IT-01 to IT-05 salary breakdown — how federal IT pay compares to private sector tech jobs.
PM Salary — Program Administration Pay
PM-01 to PM-06 pay scale, PM vs AS distinction, and career path for program officers.
EX Salary — Executive Group Pay
EX-01 Director to EX-05 Deputy Minister. Salary ranges, performance pay, and how EX pay works.
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CR-01 to CR-07 pay scale and career path for federal clerks and processing officers.
PE Salary — HR & Personnel Pay
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FI Salary — Financial Management Pay
FI-01 to FI-04 pay scale for federal financial analysts and accountants.
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