ED Salary 2026: $59,274–$128,784 — Education (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-07-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
ED rates of pay for all ED (Education) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $59,274 to $128,784 across 7 levels. Category: Education & Library. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED-EST-L1 | $59,274 ~$44K net | $62,746 ~$46K net | $66,218 ~$48K net | $69,687 ~$50K net | $73,153 ~$52K net | $76,624 ~$54K net | $80,107 ~$56K net | $83,579 ~$58K net | — | — |
| ED-EST-L2 | $63,928 ~$47K net | $67,058 ~$48K net | $70,179 ~$50K net | $73,300 ~$52K net | $76,420 ~$54K net | $79,542 ~$56K net | $82,662 ~$58K net | $85,798 ~$60K net | $88,886 ~$62K net | — |
| ED-EST-L3 | $69,627 ~$50K net | $73,388 ~$52K net | $77,145 ~$54K net | $80,914 ~$57K net | $84,672 ~$59K net | $88,431 ~$61K net | $92,193 ~$64K net | $95,953 ~$66K net | $99,716 ~$68K net | — |
| ED-EST-L4 | $78,612 ~$55K net | $82,566 ~$58K net | $86,519 ~$60K net | $90,474 ~$63K net | $94,429 ~$65K net | $98,388 ~$68K net | $102,341 ~$70K net | $106,299 ~$73K net | $110,259 ~$75K net | $114,216 ~$77K net |
| ED-EST-L5 | $84,400 ~$59K net | $88,835 ~$62K net | $93,255 ~$64K net | $97,687 ~$67K net | $102,117 ~$70K net | $106,548 ~$73K net | $110,986 ~$75K net | $115,410 ~$78K net | $119,844 ~$81K net | $124,272 ~$83K net |
| ED-EST-L6 | $90,483 ~$63K net | $94,734 ~$65K net | $98,997 ~$68K net | $103,246 ~$71K net | $107,511 ~$73K net | $111,763 ~$76K net | $116,016 ~$79K net | $120,272 ~$81K net | $124,533 ~$84K net | $128,784 ~$86K net |
| ED-EDS | $79,885 ~$56K net | $84,055 ~$59K net | $87,074 ~$60K net | $90,089 ~$62K net | $93,107 ~$64K 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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ED-EST-L1
$59,274 – $83,579
$2,280 – $3,215 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-07-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
ED-EST-L1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 | $59,274 | $62,746 | $66,218 | $69,687 | $73,153 | $76,624 | $80,107 | $83,579 |
| 2023-07-01 | $57,967 | $61,363 | $64,758 | $68,150 | $71,540 | $74,934 | $78,340 | $81,736 |
| 2022-07-01 | $55,999 | $59,280 | $62,559 | $65,836 | $69,111 | $72,389 | $75,680 | $78,960 |
| 2021-07-01 | $53,438 | $56,568 | $59,698 | $62,824 | $65,950 | $69,077 | $72,218 | $75,348 |
| 2020-07-01 | $52,648 | $55,732 | $58,816 | $61,896 | $64,975 | $68,056 | $71,151 | $74,234 |
ED – Education
$59,274 – $128,784
$2,280 – $4,953 biweekly (before deductions)
7 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-07-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the ED Classification
The ED (Education) group covers teachers, instructors, and educational administrators working in federal educational institutions. The largest employer is the Canadian Armed Forces, which operates the Royal Military College and various training establishments. ED employees also work at correctional institutions (teaching inmates), Indigenous Services Canada (supporting on-reserve education), and other federal agencies that operate educational programs.
ED encompasses several sub-groups including ED-EST (Education Services) and ED-EDS (Educational Support). ED-EST covers classroom teachers and instructors at various levels, while ED-EDS covers educational support roles like curriculum developers and educational technologists. The ED-EST pay scale uses a unique structure with levels rather than the typical numbered system used in most federal classifications.
Federal teaching roles differ significantly from provincial school systems. ED employees at military colleges teach university-level courses to officer cadets, while ED employees at federal prisons provide adult education in institutional settings with unique security considerations. Indigenous Services Canada ED roles may involve supporting education policy and programming for First Nations communities. The diversity of educational contexts within the federal government makes ED a varied classification despite its relatively small size.
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ED salary — frequently asked questions
What is the ED salary range?
The ED (Education) salary range is $59,274 to $128,784 per year as of 2024-07-01, across 7 levels (ED-EST-L1, ED-EST-L2, ED-EST-L3, ED-EST-L4, ED-EST-L5, ED-EST-L6, ED-EDS). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does ED stand for in the Government of Canada?
ED is the Treasury Board classification code for Education positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 7 levels (ED-EST-L1, ED-EST-L2, ED-EST-L3, ED-EST-L4, ED-EST-L5, ED-EST-L6, ED-EDS) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a ED-EST-L1 make?
A ED-EST-L1 earns $59,274 (Step 1) to $83,579 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-07-01.
How much does a ED-EST-L2 make?
A ED-EST-L2 earns $63,928 (Step 1) to $88,886 (Step 9) per year as of 2024-07-01.
How much does a ED-EST-L3 make?
A ED-EST-L3 earns $69,627 (Step 1) to $99,716 (Step 9) per year as of 2024-07-01.
How much does a ED-EST-L4 make?
A ED-EST-L4 earns $78,612 (Step 1) to $114,216 (Step 10) per year as of 2024-07-01.
How much does a ED-EST-L5 make?
A ED-EST-L5 earns $84,400 (Step 1) to $124,272 (Step 10) per year as of 2024-07-01.
How much does a ED-EST-L6 make?
A ED-EST-L6 earns $90,483 (Step 1) to $128,784 (Step 10) per year as of 2024-07-01.
How much does a ED-EDS make?
A ED-EDS earns $79,885 (Step 1) to $93,107 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-07-01. ED-EDS is the senior-most level in the ED group.
When was the ED pay scale last updated?
The current ED pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-07-01, with a total of 61 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the ED take-home pay after taxes?
ED 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 ED level and step.