GL-MAN Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Manipulating (CFIA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-01-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-MAN rates of pay for all GL-MAN (General Labour - Manipulating (CFIA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-MAN-01 | $25.54 /hr | $26.68 /hr | $27.77 /hr |
| GL-MAN-02 | $26.41 /hr | $27.57 /hr | $28.68 /hr |
| GL-MAN-03 | $27.30 /hr | $28.51 /hr | $29.66 /hr |
| GL-MAN-04 | $28.28 /hr | $29.50 /hr | $30.74 /hr |
| GL-MAN-05 | $29.23 /hr | $30.52 /hr | $31.76 /hr |
| GL-MAN-06 | $30.23 /hr | $31.56 /hr | $32.84 /hr |
| GL-MAN-07 | $31.24 /hr | $32.62 /hr | $33.95 /hr |
| GL-MAN-08 | $32.66 /hr | $34.04 /hr | $35.48 /hr |
| GL-MAN-09 | $33.89 /hr | $35.36 /hr | $36.86 /hr |
| GL-MAN-10 | $35.22 /hr | $36.74 /hr | $38.27 /hr |
| GL-MAN-11 | $36.49 /hr | $38.10 /hr | $39.67 /hr |
| GL-MAN-12 | $37.76 /hr | $39.38 /hr | $41.02 /hr |
| GL-MAN-13 | $39.18 /hr | $40.85 /hr | $42.56 /hr |
| GL-MAN-14 | $40.39 /hr | $42.16 /hr | $43.95 /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-MAN-01
$25.54 – $27.77/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-MAN-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | $25.54 | $26.68 | $27.77 |
| 2024-01-01 | $24.98 | $26.09 | $27.16 |
| 2023-01-01 | $24.14 | $25.20 | $26.23 |
| 2022-01-01 | $23.03 | $24.05 | $25.03 |
| 2021-01-01 | $22.69 | $23.69 | $24.66 |
About the GL-MAN Classification at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The GL-MAN (Manual Operations) group at CFIA covers manual-labour positions that fall outside the more specialized GL trades categories: general manual work supporting CFIA laboratory operations, sample handling at processing facilities, manual operations supporting field investigations, and general operational support tasks at CFIA sites. The classification typically does not require trade certification but may require physical fitness standards and specialized training in specific operational contexts.
GL-MAN positions at CFIA span entry-level manual work through experienced senior manual-operations roles. The pay scale follows the standard PSAC General Labour structure. CFIA's GL-MAN population is small and tied to specific operational functions where manual labour is required but does not justify a specialized trade designation.
CFIA GL-MAN falls under the CFIA-PSAC collective agreement. The classification offers federal employment with defined-benefit pension. Career progression for GL-MAN staff often involves transition into more specialized GL trade categories after completing trade certification, or into GS or CR classifications for staff developing administrative or supervisory experience.
GL-MAN salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-MAN salary range?
The GL-MAN group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 14 levels.
What does GL-MAN stand for at Canadian Food Inspection Agency?
GL-MAN is the classification code for General Labour - Manipulating (CFIA) positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It covers 14 levels (GL-MAN-01, GL-MAN-02, GL-MAN-03, GL-MAN-04, GL-MAN-05, GL-MAN-06, GL-MAN-07, GL-MAN-08, GL-MAN-09, GL-MAN-10, GL-MAN-11, GL-MAN-12, GL-MAN-13, GL-MAN-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-MAN pay scale last updated?
The current GL-MAN 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-MAN take-home pay after taxes?
GL-MAN 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-MAN level and step.