CS Salary 2026: $72,984–$177,568 — Computer Systems (CRA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-12-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
CS rates of pay for all CS (Computer Systems (CRA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $72,984 to $177,568 across 5 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS-01 | $72,984 ~$52K net | $75,599 ~$54K net | $78,193 ~$55K net | $80,793 ~$57K net | $83,379 ~$58K net | $85,976 ~$60K net | $88,576 ~$61K net | $91,168 ~$63K net | — |
| CS-02 | $87,459 ~$61K net | $90,257 ~$62K net | $93,058 ~$64K net | $95,862 ~$66K net | $98,663 ~$68K net | $101,463 ~$69K net | $104,261 ~$71K net | $107,062 ~$73K net | — |
| CS-03 | $103,509 ~$71K net | $107,064 ~$73K net | $110,627 ~$75K net | $114,186 ~$77K net | $117,744 ~$80K net | $121,309 ~$82K net | $124,864 ~$84K net | $128,423 ~$86K net | — |
| CS-04 | $118,749 ~$80K net | $122,837 ~$83K net | $126,910 ~$85K net | $130,990 ~$87K net | $135,072 ~$89K net | $139,149 ~$91K net | $143,231 ~$93K net | $147,313 ~$95K net | — |
| CS-05 | $136,930 ~$90K net | $142,008 ~$93K net | $147,083 ~$95K net | $152,169 ~$98K net | $157,248 ~$100K net | $162,327 ~$103K net | $167,414 ~$106K net | $172,488 ~$108K net | $177,568 ~$111K net |
Net estimates assume Ontario, no dependents, PSPP Group 2 (post-2013 hire). Use the calculator for your full situation including province, marital status, RRSP, union dues, and pension group.
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CS-01
$72,984 – $91,168
$2,807 – $3,506 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-12-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
CS-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | $72,984 | $75,599 | $78,193 | $80,793 | $83,379 | $85,976 | $88,576 | $91,168 |
| 2024-12-22 | $71,552 | $74,116 | $76,659 | $79,208 | $81,744 | $84,290 | $86,839 | $89,380 |
| 2023-12-22 | $69,974 | $72,480 | $74,967 | $77,460 | $79,941 | $82,430 | $84,923 | $87,408 |
| 2022-12-22 | $67,597 | $70,017 | $72,420 | $74,828 | $77,225 | $79,630 | $82,038 | $84,439 |
| 2021-12-22 | $64,504 | $66,813 | $69,107 | $71,404 | $73,691 | $75,987 | $78,284 | $80,575 |
CS – Computer Systems (CRA)
$72,984 – $177,568
$2,807 – $6,830 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-12-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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CS salary — frequently asked questions
What is the CS salary range?
The CS (Computer Systems (CRA)) salary range is $72,984 to $177,568 per year as of 2025-12-22, across 5 levels (CS-01, CS-02, CS-03, CS-04, CS-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does CS stand for in the Canada Revenue Agency?
CS is the Treasury Board classification code for Computer Systems (CRA) positions in the Canada Revenue Agency. It covers 5 levels (CS-01, CS-02, CS-03, CS-04, CS-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a CS-01 make?
A CS-01 earns $72,984 (Step 1) to $91,168 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-12-22.
How much does a CS-02 make?
A CS-02 earns $87,459 (Step 1) to $107,062 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-12-22.
How much does a CS-03 make?
A CS-03 earns $103,509 (Step 1) to $128,423 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-12-22.
How much does a CS-04 make?
A CS-04 earns $118,749 (Step 1) to $147,313 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-12-22.
How much does a CS-05 make?
A CS-05 earns $136,930 (Step 1) to $177,568 (Step 9) per year as of 2025-12-22. CS-05 is the senior-most level in the CS group.
When was the CS pay scale last updated?
The current CS pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-12-22, with a total of 41 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against the publisher's primary source regularly.
What is the CS take-home pay after taxes?
CS take-home pay depends on your level, step, province, and pension group. Use the FedPay.ca take-home pay calculator at fedpay.ca/take-home to see your net pay after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP, EI, and Public Service Pension Plan contributions for any CS level and step.