UNMA Salary 2026: $66,959–$178,023 — Unison Market Allowance (CSE - CS / Engineering) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-02-14 · Verified 2026-07-18
UNMA rates of pay for all UNMA (Unison Market Allowance (CSE - CS / Engineering)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $66,959 to $178,023 across 8 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board published rates of pay.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| UNMA-04 | $66,959 ~$48K net | $78,572 ~$55K net |
| UNMA-05 | $75,779 ~$54K net | $88,562 ~$61K net |
| UNMA-06 | $90,909 ~$63K net | $105,778 ~$72K net |
| UNMA-07 | $103,114 ~$71K net | $119,613 ~$81K net |
| UNMA-08 | $112,431 ~$76K net | $130,044 ~$87K net |
| UNMA-09 | $120,955 ~$81K net | $139,841 ~$92K net |
| UNMA-10 | $136,348 ~$90K net | $157,608 ~$101K net |
| UNMA-11 | $153,090 ~$98K net | $178,023 ~$111K 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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UNMA-04
$66,959 – $78,572
$2,575 – $3,022 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-02-14 · Last verified 2026-07-18 · methodology
UNMA-04 pay raise history (rates from previous pay scales)
| Effective Date | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-14 | $66,959 | $78,572 |
UNMA – Unison Market Allowance (CSE - CS / Engineering)
$66,959 – $178,023
$2,575 – $6,847 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board published rates of pay
Rates effective from 2025-02-14 · Last verified 2026-07-18 · methodology
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UNMA salary — frequently asked questions
What is the UNMA salary range?
The UNMA (Unison Market Allowance (CSE - CS / Engineering)) salary range is $66,959 to $178,023 per year as of 2025-02-14, across 8 levels (UNMA-04, UNMA-05, UNMA-06, UNMA-07, UNMA-08, UNMA-09, UNMA-10, UNMA-11). Rates are sourced from publicly published rates of pay.
What does UNMA stand for in the Communications Security Establishment?
UNMA is the Treasury Board classification code for Unison Market Allowance (CSE - CS / Engineering) positions in the Communications Security Establishment. It covers 8 levels (UNMA-04, UNMA-05, UNMA-06, UNMA-07, UNMA-08, UNMA-09, UNMA-10, UNMA-11) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a UNMA-04 make?
A UNMA-04 earns $66,959 (Step 1) to $78,572 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-05 make?
A UNMA-05 earns $75,779 (Step 1) to $88,562 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-06 make?
A UNMA-06 earns $90,909 (Step 1) to $105,778 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-07 make?
A UNMA-07 earns $103,114 (Step 1) to $119,613 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-08 make?
A UNMA-08 earns $112,431 (Step 1) to $130,044 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-09 make?
A UNMA-09 earns $120,955 (Step 1) to $139,841 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-10 make?
A UNMA-10 earns $136,348 (Step 1) to $157,608 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14.
How much does a UNMA-11 make?
A UNMA-11 earns $153,090 (Step 1) to $178,023 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-02-14. UNMA-11 is the senior-most level in the UNMA group.
When was the UNMA pay scale last updated?
The current UNMA pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-02-14, with a total of 16 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against the publisher's primary source regularly.
What is the UNMA take-home pay after taxes?
UNMA 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 UNMA level and step.