AU Salary 2026: $69,070–$150,692 — Auditing (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-11-07 · Verified 2026-04-26
AU rates of pay for all AU (Auditing) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $69,070 to $150,692 across 6 levels. Category: Financial. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-01 | $69,070 ~$50K net | $72,064 ~$51K net | $75,035 ~$53K net | $78,020 ~$55K net | $81,004 ~$57K net | $83,996 ~$59K net | $86,984 ~$60K net | $89,970 ~$62K net | $92,670 ~$64K net |
| AU-02 | $85,907 ~$60K net | $88,855 ~$62K net | $91,816 ~$63K net | $94,768 ~$65K net | $97,718 ~$67K net | $100,674 ~$69K net | $103,626 ~$71K net | $107,140 ~$73K net | — |
| AU-03 | $98,456 ~$68K net | $102,141 ~$70K net | $105,643 ~$72K net | $109,144 ~$74K net | $112,641 ~$76K net | $116,138 ~$79K net | $119,623 ~$81K net | — | — |
| AU-04 | $111,067 ~$75K net | $115,085 ~$78K net | $119,037 ~$80K net | $122,999 ~$83K net | $126,961 ~$85K net | $130,921 ~$87K net | $134,849 ~$89K net | — | — |
| AU-05 | $114,452 ~$78K net | $118,174 ~$80K net | $121,907 ~$82K net | $125,626 ~$84K net | $129,348 ~$86K net | $133,077 ~$88K net | $137,068 ~$90K net | — | — |
| AU-06 | $125,594 ~$84K net | $129,732 ~$86K net | $133,871 ~$89K net | $138,015 ~$91K net | $142,158 ~$93K net | $146,302 ~$95K net | $150,692 ~$97K net | — | — |
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AU-01
$69,070 – $92,670
$2,657 – $3,564 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-11-07 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
AU-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | $69,070 | $72,064 | $75,035 | $78,020 | $81,004 | $83,996 | $86,984 | $89,970 | $92,670 |
| 2024-11-07 | $67,716 | $70,651 | $73,564 | $76,490 | $79,416 | $82,349 | $85,278 | $88,206 | $90,853 |
| 2023-11-07 | $66,223 | $69,093 | $71,942 | $74,803 | $77,665 | $80,533 | $83,397 | $86,261 | $88,849 |
| 2023-09-28 | $63,984 | $66,757 | $69,509 | $72,273 | $75,039 | $77,810 | $80,577 | $83,344 | $85,844 |
AU – Auditing
$69,070 – $150,692
$2,657 – $5,796 biweekly (before deductions)
6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-11-07 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the AU Classification
The AU (Auditing) group covers internal auditors and external audit professionals working across the federal government. AU employees conduct financial audits, performance audits, compliance reviews, and program evaluations to ensure that federal departments are managing public funds appropriately and achieving program objectives. The largest concentrations of AU staff are at the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), the Canada Revenue Agency, and departmental internal audit divisions.
AU-01 covers junior auditors and audit trainees. AU-02 is the working-level auditor conducting independent audit engagements. AU-03 covers senior auditors and audit team leaders. AU-04 and above are management positions — directors of audit, chief audit executives, and principals at the OAG. Many AU positions require or strongly prefer CPA designation, and the OAG specifically recruits auditors with diverse professional backgrounds including accounting, engineering, and environmental science.
The AU group is represented by PIPSC. Federal auditing is distinct from private-sector audit work: rather than auditing financial statements for market purposes, federal auditors assess whether government programs are achieving value for money and whether departments are complying with Treasury Board policies and legislation. The Auditor General's reports to Parliament are among the most influential accountability documents in Canadian government, and AU employees at the OAG contribute directly to these high-profile publications.
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AU salary — frequently asked questions
What is the AU salary range?
The AU (Auditing) salary range is $69,070 to $150,692 per year as of 2025-11-07, across 6 levels (AU-01, AU-02, AU-03, AU-04, AU-05, AU-06). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does AU stand for in the Government of Canada?
AU is the Treasury Board classification code for Auditing positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (AU-01, AU-02, AU-03, AU-04, AU-05, AU-06) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a AU-01 make?
A AU-01 earns $69,070 (Step 1) to $92,670 (Step 9) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a AU-02 make?
A AU-02 earns $85,907 (Step 1) to $107,140 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a AU-03 make?
A AU-03 earns $98,456 (Step 1) to $119,623 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a AU-04 make?
A AU-04 earns $111,067 (Step 1) to $134,849 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a AU-05 make?
A AU-05 earns $114,452 (Step 1) to $137,068 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a AU-06 make?
A AU-06 earns $125,594 (Step 1) to $150,692 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07. AU-06 is the senior-most level in the AU group.
When was the AU pay scale last updated?
The current AU pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-11-07, with a total of 45 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the AU take-home pay after taxes?
AU 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 AU level and step.