DM Salary 2026: $248,400–$420,600 — Deputy Minister (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
DM rates of pay for all DM (Deputy Minister) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $248,400 to $420,600 across 4 levels. Category: Executive. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DM-01 | $248,400 ~$144K net | $292,200 ~$164K net |
| DM-02 | $285,300 ~$161K net | $335,600 ~$182K net |
| DM-03 | $319,600 ~$175K net | $375,900 ~$198K net |
| DM-04 | $357,600 ~$191K net | $420,600 ~$217K 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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DM-01
$248,400 – $292,200
$9,554 – $11,238 biweekly (before deductions)
+ up to 26% at-risk performance pay (max $75,972 on top of base)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
DM-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $248,400 | $292,200 |
| 2024-04-01 | $243,500 | $286,400 |
| 2023-04-01 | $238,000 | $280,000 |
| 2022-04-01 | $229,900 | $270,400 |
| 2021-04-01 | $219,300 | $258,000 |
| 2020-04-01 | $216,000 | $254,100 |
| 2019-04-01 | $212,800 | $250,300 |
| 2018-04-01 | $208,200 | $244,900 |
DM – Deputy Minister
$248,400 – $420,600
$9,554 – $16,177 biweekly (before deductions)
4 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
+ up to 26% – 39% at-risk performance pay on base salary
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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DM salary — frequently asked questions
What is the DM salary range?
The DM (Deputy Minister) salary range is $248,400 to $420,600 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 4 levels (DM-01, DM-02, DM-03, DM-04). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does DM stand for in the Government of Canada?
DM is the Treasury Board classification code for Deputy Minister positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 4 levels (DM-01, DM-02, DM-03, DM-04) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a DM-01 make?
A DM-01 earns $248,400 (Step 1) to $292,200 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a DM-02 make?
A DM-02 earns $285,300 (Step 1) to $335,600 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a DM-03 make?
A DM-03 earns $319,600 (Step 1) to $375,900 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a DM-04 make?
A DM-04 earns $357,600 (Step 1) to $420,600 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01. DM-04 is the senior-most level in the DM group.
When was the DM pay scale last updated?
The current DM pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 8 pay steps across 4 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the DM take-home pay after taxes?
DM 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 DM level and step.