SU Rates of Pay 2026 — Student Rates (CRA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-05-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
SU rates of pay for all SU (Student Rates (CRA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SU-01 | $17.75 /hr | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SU-02 | $17.75 /hr | $18.69 /hr | $19.78 /hr | $20.95 /hr | $22.23 /hr | $23.55 /hr | — |
| SU-03 | $18.84 /hr | $20.16 /hr | $21.60 /hr | $23.07 /hr | $24.72 /hr | $26.46 /hr | $28.30 /hr |
| SU-04 | $25.17 /hr | $27.18 /hr | $29.34 /hr | $31.69 /hr | — | — | — |
| SU-05 | $29.64 /hr | $32.31 /hr | $35.21 /hr | $38.38 /hr | — | — | — |
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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SU-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | $17.75 |
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SU salary — frequently asked questions
What is the SU salary range?
The SU group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 5 levels.
What does SU stand for in the Canada Revenue Agency?
SU is the Treasury Board classification code for Student Rates (CRA) positions in the Canada Revenue Agency. It covers 5 levels (SU-01, SU-02, SU-03, SU-04, SU-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the SU pay scale last updated?
The current SU pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-05-01, with a total of 22 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against the publisher's primary source regularly.
What is the SU take-home pay after taxes?
SU 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 SU level and step.