DE Salary 2026: $104,698–$166,437 — Dentistry (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
DE rates of pay for all DE (Dentistry) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $104,698 to $166,437 across 3 levels. Category: Health & Safety. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-01 | $104,698 ~$72K net | $109,805 ~$75K net | $114,906 ~$78K net | $119,998 ~$81K net | $125,103 ~$84K net | $130,199 ~$87K net | $135,404 ~$89K net | $140,820 ~$92K net |
| DE-02 | $115,954 ~$78K net | $119,233 ~$80K net | $124,788 ~$84K net | $130,320 ~$87K net | $135,866 ~$90K net | $141,417 ~$92K net | $147,074 ~$95K net | $152,957 ~$98K net |
| DE-03 | $123,682 ~$83K net | $129,722 ~$86K net | $135,760 ~$90K net | $141,806 ~$93K net | $147,840 ~$96K net | $153,884 ~$99K net | $160,036 ~$102K net | $166,437 ~$105K 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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DE-01
$104,698 – $140,820
$4,027 – $5,416 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
DE-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | $104,698 | $109,805 | $114,906 | $119,998 | $125,103 | $130,199 | $135,404 | $140,820 |
| 2024-10-01 | $102,645 | $107,652 | $112,653 | $117,645 | $122,650 | $127,646 | $132,749 | — |
| 2023-10-01 | $100,381 | $105,278 | $110,169 | $115,051 | $119,945 | $124,831 | $129,822 | — |
| 2022-10-01 | $96,973 | $101,703 | $106,428 | $111,145 | $115,872 | $120,592 | $125,414 | — |
| 2021-10-01 | $92,537 | $97,050 | $101,559 | $106,061 | $110,571 | $115,075 | $119,677 | — |
DE – Dentistry
$104,698 – $166,437
$4,027 – $6,401 biweekly (before deductions)
3 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the DE Classification
The DE (Dentistry) group covers dentists, oral surgeons, and dental specialists employed by the federal government. DE employees provide dental care primarily through the Canadian Armed Forces dental services, Correctional Service of Canada institutions, and Indigenous Services Canada health programs. Federal dentists serve populations that don't have ready access to private dental care — military personnel, federal inmates, and residents of remote Indigenous communities.
DE positions require a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and licensure from a provincial dental regulatory authority. The pay scale reflects the professional qualification requirements, with DE salaries among the higher classifications in the federal public service. However, federal dental compensation is substantially lower than private practice income, which creates persistent recruitment and retention challenges.
Federal dental practice offers unique professional experiences unavailable in private practice: military dentists deploy with Canadian Armed Forces operations, correctional dentists manage complex cases in institutional settings, and dentists in Indigenous communities provide care in remote locations with limited resources. The pension, benefits, and regular working hours (compared to private practice) are the primary draws for dentists who choose federal employment over higher-paying private-sector alternatives.
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DE salary — frequently asked questions
What is the DE salary range?
The DE (Dentistry) salary range is $104,698 to $166,437 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 3 levels (DE-01, DE-02, DE-03). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does DE stand for in the Government of Canada?
DE is the Treasury Board classification code for Dentistry positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 3 levels (DE-01, DE-02, DE-03) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a DE-01 make?
A DE-01 earns $104,698 (Step 1) to $140,820 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a DE-02 make?
A DE-02 earns $115,954 (Step 1) to $152,957 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a DE-03 make?
A DE-03 earns $123,682 (Step 1) to $166,437 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01. DE-03 is the senior-most level in the DE group.
When was the DE pay scale last updated?
The current DE pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 24 pay steps across 3 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the DE take-home pay after taxes?
DE 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 DE level and step.