UNMA Salary 2026: $66,959–$178,023 — Unison Market Allowance (CSE - CS / Engineering) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-02-14 · Verified 2026-04-26
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 collective agreements.
| 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 2026-04-26 · methodology
UNMA-04 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| 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 collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-02-14 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · 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 collective agreements.
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.