AG Salary 2026: $72,458–$150,293 — Agriculture (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
AG rates of pay for all AG (Agriculture) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $72,458 to $150,293 across 5 levels. Category: Science & Policy. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG-01 | $72,458 ~$52K net | $75,162 ~$53K net | $77,868 ~$55K net | $80,570 ~$56K net | $83,280 ~$58K net | $85,423 ~$59K net | — | — |
| AG-02 | $74,292 ~$53K net | $77,774 ~$55K net | $81,255 ~$57K net | $84,756 ~$59K net | $88,218 ~$61K net | $91,521 ~$63K net | $96,340 ~$66K net | $101,162 ~$69K net |
| AG-03 | $93,431 ~$64K net | $97,624 ~$67K net | $101,804 ~$70K net | $105,991 ~$72K net | $110,176 ~$75K net | $114,363 ~$77K net | $118,547 ~$80K net | $120,292 ~$81K net |
| AG-04 | $115,894 ~$78K net | $120,056 ~$81K net | $124,223 ~$83K net | $128,388 ~$86K net | $132,710 ~$88K net | $137,710 ~$91K net | — | — |
| AG-05 | $128,349 ~$86K net | $133,432 ~$88K net | $138,514 ~$91K net | $143,592 ~$93K net | $146,416 ~$95K net | $150,293 ~$97K net | — | — |
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AG-01
$72,458 – $85,423
$2,787 – $3,286 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
AG-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | $72,458 | $75,162 | $77,868 | $80,570 | $83,280 | $85,423 |
| 2024-10-01 | $71,037 | $73,688 | $76,341 | $78,990 | $81,647 | $83,748 |
| 2023-10-01 | $69,471 | $72,063 | $74,658 | $77,248 | $79,846 | $81,901 |
| 2022-10-01 | $67,112 | $69,616 | $72,123 | $74,625 | $77,135 | $79,120 |
| 2021-10-01 | $64,042 | $66,432 | $68,824 | $71,212 | $73,607 | $75,500 |
AG – Agriculture
$72,458 – $150,293
$2,787 – $5,781 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the AG Classification
The AG (Agriculture) group covers agricultural scientists, agronomists, and food science researchers working for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). AG employees conduct research on crop science, soil health, animal husbandry, food safety, and agricultural sustainability. Their work ranges from developing drought-resistant crop varieties to assessing the environmental impact of farming practices to studying emerging plant and animal diseases.
AG-01 covers junior researchers and scientists in supervised roles. AG-02 is the working-level research scientist conducting independent agricultural research programs. AG-03 and above cover senior scientists, research managers, and directors of agricultural research centres. Many AG positions require graduate degrees in agricultural science, biology, or a related field. AAFC operates a network of research centres across Canada, and AG scientists are often based outside the National Capital Region.
The AG group is represented by PIPSC under the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) collective agreement. Agricultural research is inherently seasonal in Canada, and many AG scientists spend significant time conducting field trials during growing seasons. The group plays a critical role in Canadian food security and agricultural competitiveness — AG research on disease-resistant crops, sustainable farming practices, and food safety directly supports Canada's agricultural export industry, which generates over $80 billion annually.
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AG salary — frequently asked questions
What is the AG salary range?
The AG (Agriculture) salary range is $72,458 to $150,293 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 5 levels (AG-01, AG-02, AG-03, AG-04, AG-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does AG stand for in the Government of Canada?
AG is the Treasury Board classification code for Agriculture positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (AG-01, AG-02, AG-03, AG-04, AG-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a AG-01 make?
A AG-01 earns $72,458 (Step 1) to $85,423 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AG-02 make?
A AG-02 earns $74,292 (Step 1) to $101,162 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AG-03 make?
A AG-03 earns $93,431 (Step 1) to $120,292 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AG-04 make?
A AG-04 earns $115,894 (Step 1) to $137,710 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AG-05 make?
A AG-05 earns $128,349 (Step 1) to $150,293 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01. AG-05 is the senior-most level in the AG group.
When was the AG pay scale last updated?
The current AG pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 34 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the AG take-home pay after taxes?
AG 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 AG level and step.