EX Salary 2026: $137,524–$260,719 — Executive (CRA) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
EX rates of pay for all EX (Executive (CRA)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $137,524 to $260,719 across 6 levels. Category: Executive. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| EX-01 | $137,524 ~$90K net | $161,773 ~$103K net |
| EX-01/IT | $137,524 ~$90K net | $169,854 ~$107K net |
| EX-02 | $154,178 ~$99K net | $181,365 ~$112K net |
| EX-03 | $172,548 ~$108K net | $202,918 ~$123K net |
| EX-04 | $197,774 ~$120K net | $232,676 ~$137K net |
| EX-05 | $221,654 ~$132K net | $260,719 ~$150K 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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EX-01
$137,524 – $161,773
$5,289 – $6,222 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
EX-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $137,524 | $161,773 |
| 2024-04-01 | $134,827 | $158,601 |
EX – Executive (CRA)
$137,524 – $260,719
$5,289 – $10,028 biweekly (before deductions)
6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the EX Classification at Canada Revenue Agency
The EX (Executive) group at CRA covers the senior management cadre of the agency: directors (EX-01), senior or executive directors (EX-02), directors general (EX-03), and assistant commissioners at the EX-04 (Associate ADM equivalent) and EX-05 (ADM equivalent) levels. Above the EX cadre, the Deputy Commissioner is Governor-in-Council appointed under section 26 of the Canada Revenue Agency Act — there is one Deputy Commissioner at a time, equivalent in rank to an Associate Deputy Minister. The Commissioner of Revenue, appointed under section 25, has the rank and pay of a Deputy Minister and sits outside the EX scale altogether.
EX-01 ($137,524 to $161,773) is the director level. EX-02 ($154,178 to $181,365) covers senior or executive directors. EX-03 ($172,548 to $202,918) is the Director General level. EX-04 ($197,774 to $232,676) and EX-05 ($221,654 to $260,719) cover CRA's Assistant Commissioners leading branches (such as Compliance Programs, Collections and Verification, or Domestic Compliance Programs) and regions (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, Pacific). The Deputy Commissioner's pay is set separately under PCO's GIC salary schedule, not the EX scale.
Unlike core public administration EX, CRA is a separate employer under section 51 of the Canada Revenue Agency Act with its own HR authority, but the EX classification code and salary ranges mirror the Treasury Board EX rates for governance consistency. EX compensation includes an at-risk performance pay component on top of base salary, though performance pay has been frozen or delayed multiple times in recent years due to government restraint. The Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner — being GIC appointees, not EX-classified — are paid on the PCO Salary Ranges and Performance Pay schedule for GIC appointees, separate from the EX framework.
EX salary — frequently asked questions
What is the EX salary range?
The EX (Executive (CRA)) salary range is $137,524 to $260,719 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 6 levels (EX-01, EX-01/IT, EX-02, EX-03, EX-04, EX-05). Rates are sourced from Canada Revenue Agency's publicly published pay scales.
What does EX stand for at Canada Revenue Agency?
EX is the classification code for Executive (CRA) positions at Canada Revenue Agency. It covers 6 levels (EX-01, EX-01/IT, EX-02, EX-03, EX-04, EX-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a EX-01 make?
A EX-01 earns $137,524 (Step 1) to $161,773 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a EX-01/IT make?
A EX-01/IT earns $137,524 (Step 1) to $169,854 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a EX-02 make?
A EX-02 earns $154,178 (Step 1) to $181,365 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a EX-03 make?
A EX-03 earns $172,548 (Step 1) to $202,918 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a EX-04 make?
A EX-04 earns $197,774 (Step 1) to $232,676 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a EX-05 make?
A EX-05 earns $221,654 (Step 1) to $260,719 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01. EX-05 is the senior-most level in the EX group at Canada Revenue Agency.
When was the EX pay scale last updated?
The current EX pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 12 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Canada Revenue Agency's primary source regularly.
What is the EX take-home pay after taxes?
EX 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 EX level and step.