EC Salary 2026: $62,871–$159,046 — Economics and Social Science Services (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-06-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
The EC (Economics and Social Science Services) group covers economists, policy analysts, research officers, and social science researchers in the federal public service. In 2026, EC salaries range from $62,871 to $159,046 across 8 levels.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC-01 | $62,871 ~$46K net | $65,066 ~$47K net | $67,349 ~$49K net | $70,647 ~$51K net | $73,087 ~$52K net |
| EC-02 | $70,338 ~$50K net | $72,044 ~$51K net | $74,567 ~$53K net | $77,952 ~$55K net | $80,642 ~$57K net |
| EC-03 | $77,690 ~$55K net | $79,904 ~$56K net | $82,120 ~$57K net | $84,975 ~$59K net | $87,907 ~$61K net |
| EC-04 | $83,862 ~$58K net | $86,733 ~$60K net | $89,731 ~$62K net | $93,812 ~$65K net | $97,051 ~$67K net |
| EC-05 | $100,265 ~$69K net | $103,324 ~$71K net | $106,701 ~$73K net | $111,558 ~$76K net | $115,404 ~$78K net |
| EC-06 | $113,278 ~$77K net | $117,248 ~$79K net | $121,465 ~$82K net | $126,991 ~$85K net | $131,375 ~$87K net |
| EC-07 | $127,991 ~$86K net | $131,855 ~$88K net | $135,850 ~$90K net | $142,037 ~$93K net | $146,936 ~$95K net |
| EC-08 | $139,155 ~$91K net | $143,008 ~$93K net | $147,053 ~$95K net | $153,740 ~$99K net | $159,046 ~$101K 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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EC-01
$62,871 – $73,087
$2,418 – $2,811 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
EC-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-22 | $62,871 | $65,066 | $67,349 | $70,647 | $73,087 |
| 2024-06-22 | $61,683 | $63,836 | $66,077 | $69,321 | $71,716 |
| 2023-06-22 | $60,173 | $62,274 | $64,459 | $67,624 | $69,960 |
| 2022-06-22 | $57,699 | $59,714 | $61,809 | $64,843 | $67,083 |
| 2021-06-22 | $55,748 | $57,694 | $59,718 | $62,641 | $64,805 |
EC – Economics and Social Science Services
$62,871 – $159,046
$2,418 – $6,117 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the EC Classification
The EC (Economics and Social Science Services) group is the home of federal economists, policy analysts, researchers, and social scientists. It's one of the most academically demanding groups in the public service — most positions at EC-03 and above require at least a master's degree or substantial equivalent work experience. EC employees work across nearly every department: developing federal budgets at Finance Canada, analyzing trade policy at Global Affairs, evaluating social programs at ESDC, and producing statistical research at Statistics Canada.
EC-01 through EC-03 are analytical roles — research assistants, junior economists, and policy analysts who draft briefings, analyze data, and support senior staff. EC-04 and EC-05 are the working-level policy analyst positions where most experienced EC employees spend their careers: leading analysis, writing policy memos, and advising directors. EC-06 through EC-08 are senior and principal economist roles — these positions are relatively rare and involve significant strategic influence, managing teams of analysts, or representing Canada in international economic forums.
EC is one of the fastest-growing groups in the federal public service, driven by demand for evidence-based policy and data analysis. The EC collective agreement is negotiated between Treasury Board and CAPE (Canadian Association of Professional Employees). If you're an economist or policy analyst considering federal service, the EC-04 to EC-06 range is where most of the interesting work happens — EC-04 at $91,953 to EC-06 at $120,740 represents the sweet spot of responsibility and compensation.
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EC salary — frequently asked questions
What is the EC salary range?
The EC (Economics and Social Science Services) salary range is $62,871 to $159,046 per year as of 2025-06-22, across 8 levels (EC-01, EC-02, EC-03, EC-04, EC-05, EC-06, EC-07, EC-08). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does EC stand for in the Government of Canada?
EC is the Treasury Board classification code for Economics and Social Science Services positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 8 levels (EC-01, EC-02, EC-03, EC-04, EC-05, EC-06, EC-07, EC-08) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a EC-01 make?
A EC-01 earns $62,871 (Step 1) to $73,087 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-02 make?
A EC-02 earns $70,338 (Step 1) to $80,642 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-03 make?
A EC-03 earns $77,690 (Step 1) to $87,907 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-04 make?
A EC-04 earns $83,862 (Step 1) to $97,051 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-05 make?
A EC-05 earns $100,265 (Step 1) to $115,404 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-06 make?
A EC-06 earns $113,278 (Step 1) to $131,375 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-07 make?
A EC-07 earns $127,991 (Step 1) to $146,936 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22.
How much does a EC-08 make?
A EC-08 earns $139,155 (Step 1) to $159,046 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-06-22. EC-08 is the senior-most level in the EC group.
When was the EC pay scale last updated?
The current EC pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-06-22, with a total of 40 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the EC take-home pay after taxes?
EC 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 EC level and step.