GT Salary 2026: $51,899–$137,872 — General Technical (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-06-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
GT rates of pay for all GT (General Technical) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $51,899 to $137,872 across 8 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-1 | $51,899 ~$39K net | $53,329 ~$40K net | $54,759 ~$41K net | $56,176 ~$42K net | $58,424 ~$43K net |
| GT-2 | $59,518 ~$44K net | $61,244 ~$45K net | $62,965 ~$46K net | $64,690 ~$47K net | $67,276 ~$49K net |
| GT-3 | $66,559 ~$48K net | $68,555 ~$49K net | $70,568 ~$51K net | $72,567 ~$52K net | $75,472 ~$53K net |
| GT-4 | $74,995 ~$53K net | $77,316 ~$55K net | $79,648 ~$56K net | $81,985 ~$57K net | $85,266 ~$59K net |
| GT-5 | $84,174 ~$59K net | $86,750 ~$60K net | $89,343 ~$62K net | $92,025 ~$64K net | $95,704 ~$66K net |
| GT-6 | $93,148 ~$64K net | $96,188 ~$66K net | $99,250 ~$68K net | $102,302 ~$70K net | $106,393 ~$73K net |
| GT-7 | $106,746 ~$73K net | $110,340 ~$75K net | $113,931 ~$77K net | $117,341 ~$79K net | $122,034 ~$82K net |
| GT-8 | $121,092 ~$82K net | $124,933 ~$84K net | $128,748 ~$86K net | $132,566 ~$88K net | $137,872 ~$91K 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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GT-1
$51,899 – $58,424
$1,996 – $2,247 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GT-1 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-22 | $51,899 | $53,329 | $54,759 | $56,176 | $58,424 |
| 2023-06-22 | $50,755 | $52,153 | $53,551 | $54,937 | $57,135 |
| 2022-06-22 | $49,031 | $50,383 | $51,733 | $53,072 | $55,195 |
| 2021-06-22 | $46,788 | $48,078 | $49,366 | $50,644 | $52,671 |
| 2020-06-22 | $46,097 | $47,367 | $48,636 | $49,896 | $51,893 |
GT – General Technical
$51,899 – $137,872
$1,996 – $5,303 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the GT Classification
The GT (General Technical) group covers technical specialists across federal departments who perform hands-on inspection, testing, calibration, and technical analysis work. GT employees are found in diverse roles: food inspectors at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, aviation safety inspectors at Transport Canada, marine surveyors at the Coast Guard, environmental monitoring technicians at Environment Canada, and quality assurance specialists at National Defence. The defining feature of GT work is applied technical expertise — these are the people who physically inspect, measure, and verify.
GT-01 and GT-02 are entry-level technical positions — lab assistants, junior inspectors, and equipment technicians. GT-03 and GT-04 are the working-level technical specialists who conduct independent inspections and testing. GT-05 covers senior technical experts and team leads. GT-06 and above are supervisory and managerial positions overseeing technical programs. The GT pay scale generally sits between the CR (clerical) and EG (engineering/scientific support) groups, reflecting the applied nature of the work.
The GT group is represented by PSAC and falls under the Technical Services (TC) collective agreement. Many GT positions require specific technical certifications or diplomas — for example, food inspection roles at CFIA typically require a diploma in food science or a related field. GT careers can be highly specialized: an aviation safety inspector at Transport Canada may spend decades becoming an expert in specific aircraft types, while a marine surveyor at the Coast Guard develops deep expertise in vessel safety standards.
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GT salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GT salary range?
The GT (General Technical) salary range is $51,899 to $137,872 per year as of 2024-06-22, across 8 levels (GT-1, GT-2, GT-3, GT-4, GT-5, GT-6, GT-7, GT-8). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does GT stand for in the Government of Canada?
GT is the Treasury Board classification code for General Technical positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 8 levels (GT-1, GT-2, GT-3, GT-4, GT-5, GT-6, GT-7, GT-8) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a GT-1 make?
A GT-1 earns $51,899 (Step 1) to $58,424 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-2 make?
A GT-2 earns $59,518 (Step 1) to $67,276 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-3 make?
A GT-3 earns $66,559 (Step 1) to $75,472 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-4 make?
A GT-4 earns $74,995 (Step 1) to $85,266 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-5 make?
A GT-5 earns $84,174 (Step 1) to $95,704 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-6 make?
A GT-6 earns $93,148 (Step 1) to $106,393 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-7 make?
A GT-7 earns $106,746 (Step 1) to $122,034 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a GT-8 make?
A GT-8 earns $121,092 (Step 1) to $137,872 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22. GT-8 is the senior-most level in the GT group.
When was the GT pay scale last updated?
The current GT pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-06-22, with a total of 40 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GT take-home pay after taxes?
GT 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 GT level and step.