EG Salary 2026: $53,898–$132,037 — Engineering & Scientific Support (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-06-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
EG rates of pay for all EG (Engineering & Scientific Support) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $53,898 to $132,037 across 8 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG-1 | $53,898 ~$40K net | $56,050 ~$41K net | $58,296 ~$43K net | $60,625 ~$44K net | $63,049 ~$46K net | $65,577 ~$48K net | $67,757 ~$49K net |
| EG-2 | $59,291 ~$44K net | $61,655 ~$45K net | $64,128 ~$47K net | $66,687 ~$48K net | $69,355 ~$50K net | $72,134 ~$51K net | $74,534 ~$53K net |
| EG-3 | $65,216 ~$47K net | $67,826 ~$49K net | $70,538 ~$50K net | $73,357 ~$52K net | $76,292 ~$54K net | $79,345 ~$56K net | $81,985 ~$57K net |
| EG-4 | $71,741 ~$51K net | $74,608 ~$53K net | $77,594 ~$55K net | $80,697 ~$57K net | $83,921 ~$58K net | $87,282 ~$61K net | $90,184 ~$62K net |
| EG-5 | $78,909 ~$55K net | $82,062 ~$57K net | $85,350 ~$59K net | $88,760 ~$61K net | $92,316 ~$64K net | $96,005 ~$66K net | $99,200 ~$68K net |
| EG-6 | $86,801 ~$60K net | $90,271 ~$62K net | $93,889 ~$65K net | $97,639 ~$67K net | $101,543 ~$70K net | $105,606 ~$72K net | $109,119 ~$74K net |
| EG-7 | $95,484 ~$66K net | $99,301 ~$68K net | $103,275 ~$71K net | $107,403 ~$73K net | $111,704 ~$76K net | $116,170 ~$79K net | $120,034 ~$81K net |
| EG-8 | $105,034 ~$72K net | $109,232 ~$74K net | $113,597 ~$77K net | $118,145 ~$80K net | $122,871 ~$83K net | $127,785 ~$85K net | $132,037 ~$88K 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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EG-1
$53,898 – $67,757
$2,073 – $2,606 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
EG-1 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-22 | $53,898 | $56,050 | $58,296 | $60,625 | $63,049 | $65,577 | $67,757 |
| 2023-06-22 | $52,710 | $54,814 | $57,011 | $59,288 | $61,659 | $64,130 | $66,263 |
| 2022-06-22 | $50,920 | $52,952 | $55,075 | $57,275 | $59,565 | $61,952 | $62,881 |
| 2021-06-22 | $48,590 | $50,529 | $52,556 | $54,655 | $56,841 | $59,118 | — |
| 2020-06-22 | $47,872 | $49,782 | $51,779 | $53,847 | $56,001 | $58,244 | — |
EG – Engineering & Scientific Support
$53,898 – $132,037
$2,073 – $5,078 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the EG Classification
The EG (Engineering and Scientific Support) group covers technicians and technologists who provide technical support for engineering, scientific, and environmental programs across the federal government. EG employees work in laboratories, field stations, engineering offices, and inspection facilities — they are the technical backbone behind federal science and infrastructure programs. Common workplaces include the National Research Council, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and National Defence.
EG-01 and EG-02 are junior technical positions — laboratory assistants, field data collectors, and drafting technicians. EG-03 and EG-04 are working-level technologists who independently conduct testing, analysis, and technical design work. EG-05 covers senior technologists and team leads responsible for technical programs. EG-06 and EG-07 are managerial positions overseeing multi-disciplinary technical teams. The EG scale is one of the better-compensated technical classifications, with EG-07 reaching executive-adjacent salary levels.
The EG group is represented by PIPSC under the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) collective agreement. Many EG positions require engineering technology diplomas or science degrees with significant laboratory experience. The classification is particularly important at agencies like the National Research Council, where EG technologists operate the specialized equipment — wind tunnels, materials testing facilities, environmental chambers — that supports federal research programs. Career progression often involves moving between EG levels within the same laboratory or facility.
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EG salary — frequently asked questions
What is the EG salary range?
The EG (Engineering & Scientific Support) salary range is $53,898 to $132,037 per year as of 2024-06-22, across 8 levels (EG-1, EG-2, EG-3, EG-4, EG-5, EG-6, EG-7, EG-8). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does EG stand for in the Government of Canada?
EG is the Treasury Board classification code for Engineering & Scientific Support positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 8 levels (EG-1, EG-2, EG-3, EG-4, EG-5, EG-6, EG-7, EG-8) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a EG-1 make?
A EG-1 earns $53,898 (Step 1) to $67,757 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-2 make?
A EG-2 earns $59,291 (Step 1) to $74,534 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-3 make?
A EG-3 earns $65,216 (Step 1) to $81,985 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-4 make?
A EG-4 earns $71,741 (Step 1) to $90,184 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-5 make?
A EG-5 earns $78,909 (Step 1) to $99,200 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-6 make?
A EG-6 earns $86,801 (Step 1) to $109,119 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-7 make?
A EG-7 earns $95,484 (Step 1) to $120,034 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a EG-8 make?
A EG-8 earns $105,034 (Step 1) to $132,037 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22. EG-8 is the senior-most level in the EG group.
When was the EG pay scale last updated?
The current EG pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-06-22, with a total of 56 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the EG take-home pay after taxes?
EG 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 EG level and step.