NCM Salary 2026: $52,044–$132,012 — Non-Commissioned Member (Canadian Armed Forces) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
NCM rates of pay for all NCM (Non-Commissioned Member (Canadian Armed Forces)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $52,044 to $132,012 across 7 levels. Category: Military. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE | $52,044 ~$39K net | $59,844 ~$44K net | $71,928 ~$51K net | — | — |
| CPL-5A | $82,296 ~$58K net | $83,736 ~$58K net | $85,140 ~$59K net | $86,556 ~$60K net | $88,044 ~$61K net |
| CPL-5B | $85,416 ~$59K net | $86,904 ~$60K net | $88,356 ~$61K net | $89,784 ~$62K net | $94,092 ~$65K net |
| SGT | $95,508 ~$66K net | $96,912 ~$67K net | $98,244 ~$67K net | $99,192 ~$68K net | $100,080 ~$69K net |
| WO | $104,328 ~$71K net | $105,240 ~$72K net | $106,200 ~$72K net | $107,124 ~$73K net | $107,964 ~$74K net |
| MWO | $116,016 ~$79K net | $117,204 ~$79K net | $118,380 ~$80K net | $119,532 ~$81K net | $120,684 ~$81K net |
| CWO | $126,744 ~$85K net | $128,052 ~$86K net | $129,456 ~$86K net | $130,752 ~$87K net | $132,012 ~$88K net |
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PTE
$52,044 – $71,928
$2,002 – $2,766 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
PTE pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | PI 1 | PI 2 | PI 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $52,044 | $59,844 | $71,928 |
| 2024-04-01 | $43,368 | $52,956 | $63,648 |
| 2023-04-01 | $42,408 | $51,792 | $62,244 |
| 2022-04-01 | $40,440 | $49,380 | $59,352 |
| 2021-04-01 | $38,592 | $47,124 | $56,640 |
NCM – Non-Commissioned Member (Canadian Armed Forces)
$52,044 – $132,012
$2,002 – $5,077 biweekly (before deductions)
7 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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NCM salary — frequently asked questions
What is the NCM salary range?
The NCM (Non-Commissioned Member (Canadian Armed Forces)) salary range is $52,044 to $132,012 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 7 levels (PTE, CPL-5A, CPL-5B, SGT, WO, MWO, CWO). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does NCM stand for in the Canadian Armed Forces?
NCM is the Treasury Board classification code for Non-Commissioned Member (Canadian Armed Forces) positions in the Canadian Armed Forces. It covers 7 levels (PTE, CPL-5A, CPL-5B, SGT, WO, MWO, CWO) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a PTE make?
A PTE earns $52,044 (Step 1) to $71,928 (Step 3) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CPL-5A make?
A CPL-5A earns $82,296 (Step 1) to $88,044 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CPL-5B make?
A CPL-5B earns $85,416 (Step 1) to $94,092 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a SGT make?
A SGT earns $95,508 (Step 1) to $100,080 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a WO make?
A WO earns $104,328 (Step 1) to $107,964 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a MWO make?
A MWO earns $116,016 (Step 1) to $120,684 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CWO make?
A CWO earns $126,744 (Step 1) to $132,012 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-01. CWO is the senior-most level in the NCM group.
When was the NCM pay scale last updated?
The current NCM pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 33 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against the publisher's primary source regularly.
What is the NCM take-home pay after taxes?
NCM 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 NCM level and step.