GC Salary 2026: $95,700–$393,900 — Governor in Council Appointees (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GC rates of pay for all GC (Governor in Council Appointees) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $95,700 to $393,900 across 10 levels. Category: Executive. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GC-01 | $95,700 ~$66K net | $112,500 ~$76K net |
| GC-02 | $109,600 ~$75K net | $128,900 ~$86K net |
| GC-03 | $126,800 ~$85K net | $149,100 ~$96K net |
| GC-04 | $145,400 ~$94K net | $171,000 ~$107K net |
| GC-05 | $167,100 ~$105K net | $196,500 ~$120K net |
| GC-06 | $192,100 ~$118K net | $225,900 ~$134K net |
| GC-07 | $220,700 ~$131K net | $259,600 ~$149K net |
| GC-08 | $253,300 ~$146K net | $298,000 ~$166K net |
| GC-09 | $291,600 ~$163K net | $343,000 ~$185K net |
| GC-10 | $334,900 ~$181K net | $393,900 ~$206K 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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GC-01
$95,700 – $112,500
$3,681 – $4,327 biweekly (before deductions)
+ up to 13.6% at-risk performance pay (max $15,300 on top of base)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GC-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $95,700 | $112,500 |
| 2024-04-01 | $93,700 | $110,200 |
| 2023-04-01 | $91,600 | $107,700 |
| 2022-04-01 | $88,400 | $104,000 |
| 2021-04-01 | $84,400 | $99,200 |
| 2020-04-01 | $83,100 | $97,700 |
| 2019-04-01 | $81,800 | $96,200 |
| 2018-04-01 | $80,000 | $94,100 |
GC – Governor in Council Appointees
$95,700 – $393,900
$3,681 – $15,150 biweekly (before deductions)
10 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
+ up to 13.6% – 28.4% at-risk performance pay on base salary
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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GC salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GC salary range?
The GC (Governor in Council Appointees) salary range is $95,700 to $393,900 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 10 levels (GC-01, GC-02, GC-03, GC-04, GC-05, GC-06, GC-07, GC-08, GC-09, GC-10). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does GC stand for in the Government of Canada?
GC is the Treasury Board classification code for Governor in Council Appointees positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 10 levels (GC-01, GC-02, GC-03, GC-04, GC-05, GC-06, GC-07, GC-08, GC-09, GC-10) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a GC-01 make?
A GC-01 earns $95,700 (Step 1) to $112,500 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-02 make?
A GC-02 earns $109,600 (Step 1) to $128,900 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-03 make?
A GC-03 earns $126,800 (Step 1) to $149,100 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-04 make?
A GC-04 earns $145,400 (Step 1) to $171,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-05 make?
A GC-05 earns $167,100 (Step 1) to $196,500 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-06 make?
A GC-06 earns $192,100 (Step 1) to $225,900 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-07 make?
A GC-07 earns $220,700 (Step 1) to $259,600 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-08 make?
A GC-08 earns $253,300 (Step 1) to $298,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-09 make?
A GC-09 earns $291,600 (Step 1) to $343,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GC-10 make?
A GC-10 earns $334,900 (Step 1) to $393,900 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01. GC-10 is the senior-most level in the GC group.
When was the GC pay scale last updated?
The current GC pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 20 pay steps across 10 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GC take-home pay after taxes?
GC 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 GC level and step.