FI Rates of Pay – Financial Management (Government of Canada)
FI rates of pay for all FI (Financial Management) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $66,982 to $151,719 across 4 levels. Category: Financial. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
FI – Financial Management
$66,982 – $151,719
$2,576 – $5,835 biweekly (before deductions)
4 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-11-07 · Last verified 2026-04-16 · methodology
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About the FI Classification
The FI (Financial Management) group covers financial analysts, accountants, internal auditors, budget officers, and financial controllers across the federal government. FI employees are responsible for the financial stewardship of public funds: preparing departmental financial statements, overseeing expenditure management, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with the Financial Administration Act. Almost every federal department has an FI workforce, with the heaviest concentration at Treasury Board, Finance Canada, and PSPC.
FI-01 is an entry-level financial officer role — often staffed by recent accounting graduates or people transitioning from private-sector bookkeeping. FI-02 ($85,476–$96,541) is the primary working level for financial analysts and budget officers. FI-03 ($104,239–$117,717) covers senior financial advisors, controllers, and chief financial officers at smaller agencies. FI-04 ($124,572–$140,765) is a senior executive-adjacent role for CFOs of mid-to-large departments and senior financial directors.
Many FI employees hold or are working toward CPA designation — the federal government actively supports professional development in this direction, and CPA completion often accelerates advancement from FI-02 to FI-03. The FI group is represented by PIPSC. Compared to private-sector accounting, federal FI positions offer lower ceiling salaries but substantially better pension and job stability — a trade-off that appeals to many accountants who prioritize long-term financial security over maximizing compensation.
Want to know your take-home pay after taxes and deductions? Use the take-home pay calculator or compare FI with other classifications. For a deeper breakdown, read our FI salary guide.