GT Salary 2026: $52,315–$138,975 — General Technical (CFIA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-01-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GT rates of pay for all GT (General Technical (CFIA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $52,315 to $138,975 across 8 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-01 | $52,315 ~$39K net | $53,752 ~$40K net | $55,190 ~$41K net | $56,626 ~$42K net | $58,890 ~$43K net |
| GT-02 | $59,991 ~$44K net | $61,730 ~$45K net | $63,469 ~$46K net | $65,208 ~$47K net | $67,813 ~$49K net |
| GT-03 | $67,092 ~$48K net | $69,104 ~$50K net | $71,128 ~$51K net | $73,147 ~$52K net | $76,073 ~$54K net |
| GT-04 | $75,596 ~$54K net | $77,932 ~$55K net | $80,288 ~$56K net | $82,642 ~$58K net | $85,943 ~$60K net |
| GT-05 | $84,847 ~$59K net | $87,443 ~$61K net | $90,058 ~$62K net | $92,760 ~$64K net | $96,469 ~$66K net |
| GT-06 | $93,896 ~$65K net | $96,956 ~$67K net | $100,044 ~$69K net | $103,122 ~$71K net | $107,247 ~$73K net |
| GT-07 | $107,601 ~$73K net | $111,218 ~$76K net | $114,840 ~$78K net | $118,279 ~$80K net | $123,009 ~$83K net |
| GT-08 | $122,060 ~$82K net | $125,932 ~$84K net | $129,777 ~$86K net | $133,628 ~$88K net | $138,975 ~$91K 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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GT-01
$52,315 – $58,890
$2,012 – $2,265 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GT-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | $52,315 | $53,752 | $55,190 | $56,626 | $58,890 |
| 2024-01-01 | $51,162 | $52,567 | $53,973 | $55,377 | $57,591 |
| 2023-01-01 | $49,424 | $50,782 | $52,140 | $53,496 | $55,635 |
| 2022-01-01 | $47,163 | $48,459 | $49,755 | $51,049 | $53,090 |
| 2021-01-01 | $46,466 | $47,743 | $49,020 | $50,295 | $52,305 |
GT – General Technical (CFIA)
$52,315 – $138,975
$2,012 – $5,345 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-01-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the GT Classification at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The GT (General Technical) group at CFIA covers field inspectors and technical specialists who perform hands-on inspection, testing, and verification work at food processing facilities, ports of entry, farms, nurseries, and laboratories. GT staff are the operational core of CFIA's inspection mandate. The classification spans roles from junior inspectors conducting routine inspections through senior specialist inspectors handling complex disease outbreaks, foreign-pest interceptions, and high-risk food safety investigations.
GT-01 and GT-02 are entry-level inspector positions, typically filled after completion of CFIA's inspector training programme. GT-03 and GT-04 are the working-level inspector positions, where most experienced CFIA field inspectors sit. GT-05 covers senior specialist inspectors with national-level expertise in specific commodities (meat, dairy, seed, etc.). GT-06 and above are supervisory and managerial positions overseeing inspection programs. CFIA's GT scale extends through GT-08 in some functions, with senior levels covering principal inspectors and inspection program directors.
CFIA GT falls under the CFIA-PSAC collective agreement. GT inspectors typically require completion of CFIA's commodity-specific training plus federal-government acreditation as an inspector. The GT classification at CFIA is the closest analog to a frontline regulatory officer role and offers a clear career progression from entry-level GT-01 through senior specialist positions over a typical 15 to 25 year career. CFIA inspectors are deployed across all provinces and territories.
GT salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GT salary range?
The GT (General Technical (CFIA)) salary range is $52,315 to $138,975 per year as of 2025-01-01, across 8 levels (GT-01, GT-02, GT-03, GT-04, GT-05, GT-06, GT-07, GT-08). Rates are sourced from Canadian Food Inspection Agency's publicly published pay scales.
What does GT stand for at Canadian Food Inspection Agency?
GT is the classification code for General Technical (CFIA) positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It covers 8 levels (GT-01, GT-02, GT-03, GT-04, GT-05, GT-06, GT-07, GT-08) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a GT-01 make?
A GT-01 earns $52,315 (Step 1) to $58,890 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-02 make?
A GT-02 earns $59,991 (Step 1) to $67,813 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-03 make?
A GT-03 earns $67,092 (Step 1) to $76,073 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-04 make?
A GT-04 earns $75,596 (Step 1) to $85,943 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-05 make?
A GT-05 earns $84,847 (Step 1) to $96,469 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-06 make?
A GT-06 earns $93,896 (Step 1) to $107,247 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-07 make?
A GT-07 earns $107,601 (Step 1) to $123,009 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01.
How much does a GT-08 make?
A GT-08 earns $122,060 (Step 1) to $138,975 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-01-01. GT-08 is the senior-most level in the GT group at Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
When was the GT pay scale last updated?
The current GT pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-01-01, with a total of 40 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against Canadian Food Inspection Agency's primary source regularly.
What is the GT take-home pay after taxes?
GT 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 GT level and step.