AR Salary 2026: $77,884–$176,475 — Architecture & Town Planning (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
AR rates of pay for all AR (Architecture & Town Planning) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $77,884 to $176,475 across 6 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-02 | $77,884 ~$55K net | $81,016 ~$57K net | $84,140 ~$59K net | $87,252 ~$61K net | $90,378 ~$63K net | $93,501 ~$64K net |
| AR-03 | $95,571 ~$66K net | $99,080 ~$68K net | $102,572 ~$70K net | $106,062 ~$72K net | $108,869 ~$74K net | $111,668 ~$76K net |
| AR-04 | $108,447 ~$74K net | $112,269 ~$76K net | $116,088 ~$79K net | $119,905 ~$81K net | $123,061 ~$83K net | $126,214 ~$85K net |
| AR-05 | $121,756 ~$82K net | $126,079 ~$84K net | $130,402 ~$87K net | $134,723 ~$89K net | $138,266 ~$91K net | $141,808 ~$93K net |
| AR-06 | $135,086 ~$89K net | $139,555 ~$91K net | $144,027 ~$94K net | $148,502 ~$96K net | $152,423 ~$98K net | $156,341 ~$100K net |
| AR-07 | $145,752 ~$95K net | $150,587 ~$97K net | $155,447 ~$99K net | $160,307 ~$102K net | $168,391 ~$106K net | $176,475 ~$110K 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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AR-02
$77,884 – $93,501
$2,996 – $3,596 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
AR-02 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 | $77,884 | $81,016 | $84,140 | $87,252 | $90,378 | $93,501 |
| 2024-10-01 | $76,357 | $79,427 | $82,490 | $85,541 | $88,606 | $91,668 |
| 2023-10-01 | $74,674 | $77,675 | $80,671 | $83,655 | $86,652 | $89,646 |
| 2022-10-01 | $72,138 | $75,038 | $77,932 | $80,815 | $83,710 | $86,602 |
| 2021-10-01 | $68,838 | $71,606 | $74,367 | $77,118 | $79,881 | $82,641 |
AR – Architecture & Town Planning
$77,884 – $176,475
$2,996 – $6,788 biweekly (before deductions)
6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the AR Classification
The AR (Architecture and Town Planning) group covers architects, landscape architects, urban planners, and heritage conservation specialists working for the federal government. AR employees design federal buildings, manage government real property, develop land-use plans for federal lands, and oversee heritage conservation for nationally significant buildings and sites. The largest concentrations of AR staff are at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Parks Canada.
AR-01 covers junior architects and planners in supervised roles. AR-02 is the working-level architect — licensed professionals independently managing design projects for federal facilities. AR-03 covers senior architects, project managers, and specialists in areas like heritage conservation or accessibility. AR-04 and above are director-level positions managing architectural programs. Many AR positions require professional licensure (OAA, OAQ, or equivalent) and a professional degree in architecture.
The AR group is represented by PIPSC under the Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey (NR) collective agreement. Federal architecture work includes designing government offices, military facilities, border crossings, and parks infrastructure — as well as managing the conservation of heritage buildings like Parliament Hill. AR salaries are generally lower than private-sector architecture firms for comparable experience, but federal architects benefit from steady project flow, pension benefits, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects.
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AR salary — frequently asked questions
What is the AR salary range?
The AR (Architecture & Town Planning) salary range is $77,884 to $176,475 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 6 levels (AR-02, AR-03, AR-04, AR-05, AR-06, AR-07). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does AR stand for in the Government of Canada?
AR is the Treasury Board classification code for Architecture & Town Planning positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (AR-02, AR-03, AR-04, AR-05, AR-06, AR-07) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a AR-02 make?
A AR-02 earns $77,884 (Step 1) to $93,501 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AR-03 make?
A AR-03 earns $95,571 (Step 1) to $111,668 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AR-04 make?
A AR-04 earns $108,447 (Step 1) to $126,214 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AR-05 make?
A AR-05 earns $121,756 (Step 1) to $141,808 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AR-06 make?
A AR-06 earns $135,086 (Step 1) to $156,341 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a AR-07 make?
A AR-07 earns $145,752 (Step 1) to $176,475 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01. AR-07 is the senior-most level in the AR group.
When was the AR pay scale last updated?
The current AR pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 36 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the AR take-home pay after taxes?
AR 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 AR level and step.