GL-ELE Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Elemental (CFIA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-01-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-ELE rates of pay for all GL-ELE (General Labour - Elemental (CFIA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-ELE-01 | $23.04 /hr | $24.05 /hr | $25.05 /hr |
| GL-ELE-02 | $23.91 /hr | $24.96 /hr | $26.00 /hr |
| GL-ELE-03 | $24.71 /hr | $25.84 /hr | $26.91 /hr |
| GL-ELE-04 | $25.44 /hr | $26.56 /hr | $27.68 /hr |
| GL-ELE-05 | $26.42 /hr | $27.56 /hr | $28.70 /hr |
| GL-ELE-06 | $27.30 /hr | $28.53 /hr | $29.69 /hr |
| GL-ELE-07 | $28.20 /hr | $29.43 /hr | $30.65 /hr |
| GL-ELE-08 | $29.34 /hr | $30.62 /hr | $31.87 /hr |
| GL-ELE-09 | $30.37 /hr | $31.71 /hr | $33.03 /hr |
| GL-ELE-10 | $31.60 /hr | $32.96 /hr | $34.33 /hr |
| GL-ELE-11 | $32.78 /hr | $34.21 /hr | $35.61 /hr |
| GL-ELE-12 | $33.87 /hr | $35.35 /hr | $36.81 /hr |
| GL-ELE-13 | $35.04 /hr | $36.58 /hr | $38.10 /hr |
| GL-ELE-14 | $36.12 /hr | $37.69 /hr | $39.28 /hr |
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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GL-ELE-01
$23.04 – $25.05/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-ELE-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | $23.04 | $24.05 | $25.05 |
| 2024-01-01 | $22.53 | $23.52 | $24.50 |
| 2023-01-01 | $21.77 | $22.72 | $23.67 |
| 2022-01-01 | $20.77 | $21.68 | $22.59 |
| 2021-01-01 | $20.46 | $21.36 | $22.26 |
About the GL-ELE Classification at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The GL-ELE (Elemental) group at CFIA covers entry-level general-labour positions: warehouse staff, basic facility support, sample-handling assistants, and entry-level general-services positions that do not require trade certification. The classification is the most basic GL-* category and provides an accessible entry point into federal employment without post-secondary education or trade certification requirements.
GL-ELE positions at CFIA span entry-level general labour through experienced elemental worker roles. The pay scale follows the standard PSAC General Labour structure used across federal employers for elemental positions. Most GL-ELE staff at CFIA work at the agency's larger laboratory facilities, warehouses, and operations centres where basic labour support is needed.
CFIA GL-ELE falls under the CFIA-PSAC collective agreement. The classification offers federal employment with defined-benefit pension at the lowest pay band in CFIA's structure. Career progression from GL-ELE into other federal classifications (GS, CR, or trade-specific GL categories after Red Seal certification) is the typical advancement path, and CFIA actively supports apprenticeship and trade-training pathways for GL-ELE staff seeking trade certification.
GL-ELE salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-ELE salary range?
The GL-ELE group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 14 levels.
What does GL-ELE stand for at Canadian Food Inspection Agency?
GL-ELE is the classification code for General Labour - Elemental (CFIA) positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It covers 14 levels (GL-ELE-01, GL-ELE-02, GL-ELE-03, GL-ELE-04, GL-ELE-05, GL-ELE-06, GL-ELE-07, GL-ELE-08, GL-ELE-09, GL-ELE-10, GL-ELE-11, GL-ELE-12, GL-ELE-13, GL-ELE-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-ELE pay scale last updated?
The current GL-ELE pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-01-01, with a total of 42 pay steps across 14 levels. Data is verified against Canadian Food Inspection Agency's primary source regularly.
What is the GL-ELE take-home pay after taxes?
GL-ELE 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 pension contributions for any GL-ELE level and step.