BI Salary 2026: $72,458–$150,293 — Biological Sciences (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
BI rates of pay for all BI (Biological Sciences) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI-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 | — | — |
| BI-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 |
| BI-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 |
| BI-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 | — | — |
| BI-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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BI-01
$72,458 – $85,423
$2,787 – $3,286 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
BI-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 |
BI – Biological Sciences
$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 BI Classification
The BI (Biological Sciences) group covers biologists, ecologists, wildlife scientists, and other biological science professionals working for the federal government. BI employees conduct research on Canadian wildlife populations, fish stocks, ecosystems, and biodiversity. They work primarily at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Natural Resources Canada, and Parks Canada — often spending significant time conducting fieldwork in remote locations across the country.
BI-01 covers research assistants and junior biologists. BI-02 is the working-level research scientist conducting independent biological research and assessments. BI-03 covers senior scientists, project leaders, and specialists with national-level expertise. BI-04 and BI-05 are research managers and directors overseeing major biological science programs. Many BI positions require a graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in biology, ecology, or a related field, particularly at the BI-02 level and above.
The BI group is represented by PIPSC under the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) collective agreement. Federal biological sciences work is critical to Canada's environmental management: BI scientists assess species at risk, monitor fish stock health for sustainable fisheries management, evaluate environmental impact assessments for major projects, and conduct the baseline research that informs Canadian environmental policy. Fieldwork is a significant component of many BI positions — from conducting bird surveys in Arctic tundra to sampling water quality in the Great Lakes.
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BI salary — frequently asked questions
What is the BI salary range?
The BI (Biological Sciences) salary range is $72,458 to $150,293 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 5 levels (BI-01, BI-02, BI-03, BI-04, BI-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does BI stand for in the Government of Canada?
BI is the Treasury Board classification code for Biological Sciences positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (BI-01, BI-02, BI-03, BI-04, BI-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a BI-01 make?
A BI-01 earns $72,458 (Step 1) to $85,423 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a BI-02 make?
A BI-02 earns $74,292 (Step 1) to $101,162 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a BI-03 make?
A BI-03 earns $93,431 (Step 1) to $120,292 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a BI-04 make?
A BI-04 earns $115,894 (Step 1) to $137,710 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a BI-05 make?
A BI-05 earns $128,349 (Step 1) to $150,293 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01. BI-05 is the senior-most level in the BI group.
When was the BI pay scale last updated?
The current BI 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 BI take-home pay after taxes?
BI 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 BI level and step.