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
About the CSIS Classification at Canadian Security Intelligence Service
The CSIS pay scale covers all employees at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada's civilian security and foreign intelligence agency. CSIS positions span Intelligence Officers (the operational core), Surveillance Officers, Physical Surveillant Analysts, Foreign Language Communications Analysts, Technical Advisors, software developers supporting collection systems, and the corporate and security functions behind the operational mission. Unlike most federal departments, CSIS does not publish per-classification scales; the agency uses a single 11-level structure, and any given posting maps to one of CSIS-L1 through CSIS-L11.
CSIS-L1 ($42,579 to $48,305) and CSIS-L2 ($49,737 to $60,535) are entry-level administrative and clerical positions. CSIS-L3 and CSIS-L4 cover junior analysts and specialists. CSIS-L5 ($68,552 to $83,389) is where Regional Protective Services Officer postings sit. CSIS-L6 ($77,427 to $94,177) is the most common entry point for Surveillance Officer and Physical Surveillant Analyst roles. CSIS-L7 covers Quality Control Officers and senior Pay and Benefits Specialists. CSIS-L8 ($99,392 to $120,917) is the working-level technical band, including Foreign Language Communications Analysts, Regional Technical Officers, and software developers. CSIS-L9 ($112,746 to $137,226) is the typical Project Leader or senior Intelligence Officer level. CSIS-L10 and CSIS-L11 ($140,764 to $168,915) cover senior managers and directors below the executive cadre.
CSIS publishes only minimum and maximum bands per level, not step rates, so an offer within a band is set during recruitment based on experience and the specific role. CSIS staff are subject to Top Secret security clearance, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act, and lifelong non-disclosure obligations regarding their work. Pay is set unilaterally by CSIS management rather than negotiated through a collective agreement. Compared to private-sector cybersecurity, intelligence-adjacent, or specialized linguistic roles, CSIS pay is competitive at the entry level but trails private sector at the senior technical levels, where Canadian tech and security employers often pay materially above the CSIS-L11 ceiling. The trade-off CSIS officers accept is access to operational work that has no private-sector parallel and the defined-benefit Public Service Pension Plan.
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 Canadian Security Intelligence Service's publicly published pay scales.
What does CSIS stand for at Canadian Security Intelligence Service?
CSIS is the classification code for CSIS Pay Scale (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) positions at 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 at Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
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 Canadian Security Intelligence Service'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 pension contributions for any CSIS level and step.