CSIS Salary 2026: $42,579–$168,915 — CSIS Pay Scale (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
CSIS rates of pay for all CSIS (CSIS Pay Scale (Canadian Security Intelligence Service)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $42,579 to $168,915 across 11 levels. Category: Intelligence & Security. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CSIS-L1 | $42,579 ~$32K net | $48,305 ~$36K net |
| CSIS-L2 | $49,737 ~$37K net | $60,535 ~$44K net |
| CSIS-L3 | $54,655 ~$40K net | $66,507 ~$48K net |
| CSIS-L4 | $61,220 ~$45K net | $74,473 ~$53K net |
| CSIS-L5 | $68,552 ~$49K net | $83,389 ~$58K net |
| CSIS-L6 | $77,427 ~$55K net | $94,177 ~$65K net |
| CSIS-L7 | $87,459 ~$61K net | $106,386 ~$73K net |
| CSIS-L8 | $99,392 ~$68K net | $120,917 ~$81K net |
| CSIS-L9 | $112,746 ~$76K net | $137,226 ~$90K net |
| CSIS-L10 | $126,377 ~$85K net | $152,175 ~$98K net |
| CSIS-L11 | $140,764 ~$92K net | $168,915 ~$106K 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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CSIS-L1
$42,579 – $48,305
$1,638 – $1,858 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
CSIS-L1 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-01 | $42,579 | $48,305 |
CSIS – CSIS Pay Scale (Canadian Security Intelligence Service)
$42,579 – $168,915
$1,638 – $6,497 biweekly (before deductions)
11 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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CSIS salary — frequently asked questions
What is the CSIS salary range?
The CSIS (CSIS Pay Scale (Canadian Security Intelligence Service)) salary range is $42,579 to $168,915 per year as of 2024-04-01, across 11 levels (CSIS-L1, CSIS-L2, CSIS-L3, CSIS-L4, CSIS-L5, CSIS-L6, CSIS-L7, CSIS-L8, CSIS-L9, CSIS-L10, CSIS-L11). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does CSIS stand for in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service?
CSIS is the Treasury Board classification code for CSIS Pay Scale (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) positions in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. It covers 11 levels (CSIS-L1, CSIS-L2, CSIS-L3, CSIS-L4, CSIS-L5, CSIS-L6, CSIS-L7, CSIS-L8, CSIS-L9, CSIS-L10, CSIS-L11) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a CSIS-L1 make?
A CSIS-L1 earns $42,579 (Step 1) to $48,305 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L2 make?
A CSIS-L2 earns $49,737 (Step 1) to $60,535 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L3 make?
A CSIS-L3 earns $54,655 (Step 1) to $66,507 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L4 make?
A CSIS-L4 earns $61,220 (Step 1) to $74,473 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L5 make?
A CSIS-L5 earns $68,552 (Step 1) to $83,389 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L6 make?
A CSIS-L6 earns $77,427 (Step 1) to $94,177 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L7 make?
A CSIS-L7 earns $87,459 (Step 1) to $106,386 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L8 make?
A CSIS-L8 earns $99,392 (Step 1) to $120,917 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L9 make?
A CSIS-L9 earns $112,746 (Step 1) to $137,226 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L10 make?
A CSIS-L10 earns $126,377 (Step 1) to $152,175 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a CSIS-L11 make?
A CSIS-L11 earns $140,764 (Step 1) to $168,915 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01. CSIS-L11 is the senior-most level in the CSIS group.
When was the CSIS pay scale last updated?
The current CSIS pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-04-01, with a total of 22 pay steps across 11 levels. Data is verified against the publisher's primary source regularly.
What is the CSIS take-home pay after taxes?
CSIS 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 CSIS level and step.