Government of Canada Salary by Job Title (2026)
The federal government uses classification codes (AS, EC, IT, PM, etc.) instead of job titles. Use this guide to find how common job titles map to classifications and what they pay.
Policy Analyst
EC-04, EC-05, EC-03 +3 more
$83,862 – $97,051
Software Developer
IT-02, IT-03, IT-01 +1 more
$85,854 – $105,080
Economist
EC-04, EC-05, EC-03 +3 more
$83,862 – $97,051
Immigration Officer
PM-02, PM-03, PM-04 +2 more
$68,849 – $74,180
Financial Analyst
FI-02, FI-01, FI-03 +1 more
$81,534 – $110,607
Data Analyst
EC-03, EC-04, IT-02 +2 more
$77,690 – $87,907
Project Manager
AS-05, AS-06, IT-03 +3 more
$96,235 – $104,044
Human Resources Advisor
PE-02, PE-03, PE-01 +2 more
$81,058 – $89,969
Border Services Officer
FB-04, FB-03, FB-05 +1 more
$93,811 – $108,077
Executive Assistant
AS-02, AS-03, AS-04 +1 more
$68,849 – $74,180
Systems Administrator
IT-02, IT-03, IT-01 +1 more
$85,854 – $105,080
Communications Officer
IS-04, IS-03, IS-05 +1 more
$96,235 – $104,044
Auditor
FI-02, FI-03, FI-01 +1 more
$81,534 – $110,607
Correctional Officer
CX-02, CX-01
Procurement Officer
PG-03, PG-04, PG-02 +1 more
$77,966 – $89,033
Government Lawyer
LP-02, LP-01, LP-03
$130,382 – $206,386
Administrative Assistant
CR-04, AS-01, CR-03 +1 more
$57,217 – $61,761
How Federal Job Titles Work
Unlike the private sector, the Government of Canada doesn't use standard job titles. Instead, every position is assigned a classification group (like AS, EC, IT, or PM) and a level number that determines its pay. A “Policy Analyst” might be classified as EC-04 or PM-04 depending on the department and the nature of the work. A “Software Developer” is almost always IT-02 or IT-03.
This means the same job title can have different salaries depending on which classification it falls under. Understanding the classification system is essential for anyone applying to federal government jobs or negotiating their position within the public service.