EL Salary 2026: $42,776–$139,038 — Electronics (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-09-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
EL rates of pay for all EL (Electronics) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $42,776 to $139,038 across 9 levels. Category: Technical & IT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL-01 | $42,776 ~$32K net | $44,765 ~$34K net | $46,772 ~$35K net | $48,772 ~$36K net | $50,778 ~$38K net | $52,775 ~$39K net | $54,771 ~$41K net | $56,768 ~$42K net | $58,762 ~$43K net | $62,958 ~$46K net |
| EL-02 | $58,836 ~$43K net | $61,088 ~$45K net | $65,963 ~$48K net | $70,836 ~$51K net | $75,900 ~$54K net | — | — | — | — | — |
| EL-03 | $65,350 ~$47K net | $67,846 ~$49K net | $73,248 ~$52K net | $78,656 ~$55K net | $84,276 ~$59K net | — | — | — | — | — |
| EL-04 | $72,848 ~$52K net | $75,640 ~$54K net | $78,448 ~$55K net | $81,254 ~$57K net | $84,503 ~$59K net | $90,190 ~$62K net | — | — | — | — |
| EL-05 | $80,772 ~$57K net | $83,895 ~$58K net | $87,005 ~$60K net | $90,114 ~$62K net | $93,721 ~$65K net | $100,029 ~$69K net | — | — | — | — |
| EL-06 | $89,141 ~$62K net | $92,598 ~$64K net | $96,055 ~$66K net | $99,515 ~$68K net | $103,499 ~$71K net | $110,468 ~$75K net | — | — | — | — |
| EL-07 | $97,664 ~$67K net | $101,274 ~$69K net | $104,894 ~$72K net | $108,510 ~$74K net | $112,851 ~$77K net | $120,446 ~$81K net | — | — | — | — |
| EL-08 | $105,427 ~$72K net | $109,133 ~$74K net | $112,836 ~$77K net | $116,537 ~$79K net | $121,199 ~$82K net | $129,353 ~$86K net | — | — | — | — |
| EL-09 | $113,211 ~$77K net | $117,227 ~$79K net | $121,244 ~$82K net | $125,260 ~$84K net | $130,269 ~$87K net | $139,038 ~$91K net | — | — | — | — |
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EL-01
$42,776 – $62,958
$1,645 – $2,421 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-09-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
EL-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 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-01 | $42,776 | $44,765 | $46,772 | $48,772 | $50,778 | $52,775 | $54,771 | $56,768 | $58,762 | $62,958 |
| 2024-09-01 | $41,937 | $43,887 | $45,855 | $47,816 | $49,782 | $51,740 | $53,697 | $55,655 | $57,610 | $61,724 |
| 2023-09-01 | $41,012 | $42,920 | $44,844 | $46,762 | $48,684 | $50,599 | $52,513 | $54,427 | $56,339 | $60,363 |
| 2022-09-01 | $39,619 | $41,462 | $43,321 | $45,174 | $47,031 | $48,881 | $50,730 | $52,579 | $54,426 | $58,314 |
| 2021-09-01 | $37,807 | $39,565 | $41,339 | $43,107 | $44,879 | $46,645 | $48,410 | $50,174 | $51,936 | $55,646 |
EL – Electronics
$42,776 – $139,038
$1,645 – $5,348 biweekly (before deductions)
9 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-09-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the EL Classification
The EL (Electronics) group covers electronics technicians and technologists who maintain, repair, and operate electronic systems across the federal government. EL employees work primarily at National Defence, the Coast Guard, Nav Canada-adjacent federal facilities, and other departments with significant electronic infrastructure. Their work includes maintaining radar systems, communications equipment, navigation aids, electronic warfare systems, and specialized scientific instruments.
EL-01 and EL-02 are entry-level electronics technicians — often hired directly from college electronics technology programs. EL-03 and EL-04 are experienced technologists who independently troubleshoot and repair complex electronic systems. EL-05 covers senior technical specialists and team leads. EL-06 and above are supervisory roles managing electronics maintenance programs. Many EL positions require shift work, particularly those maintaining 24/7 communications or navigation systems.
The EL group is represented by PIPSC and falls under the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) collective agreement. Federal EL salaries are competitive with private-sector electronics technologist roles, particularly when factoring in the pension and job security. The group faces ongoing recruitment challenges as electronics technology graduates are increasingly drawn to the IT sector, where salaries have risen faster. Some EL positions, particularly at DND, require security clearances up to Secret or Top Secret.
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EL salary — frequently asked questions
What is the EL salary range?
The EL (Electronics) salary range is $42,776 to $139,038 per year as of 2025-09-01, across 9 levels (EL-01, EL-02, EL-03, EL-04, EL-05, EL-06, EL-07, EL-08, EL-09). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does EL stand for in the Government of Canada?
EL is the Treasury Board classification code for Electronics positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 9 levels (EL-01, EL-02, EL-03, EL-04, EL-05, EL-06, EL-07, EL-08, EL-09) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a EL-01 make?
A EL-01 earns $42,776 (Step 1) to $62,958 (Step 10) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-02 make?
A EL-02 earns $58,836 (Step 1) to $75,900 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-03 make?
A EL-03 earns $65,350 (Step 1) to $84,276 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-04 make?
A EL-04 earns $72,848 (Step 1) to $90,190 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-05 make?
A EL-05 earns $80,772 (Step 1) to $100,029 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-06 make?
A EL-06 earns $89,141 (Step 1) to $110,468 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-07 make?
A EL-07 earns $97,664 (Step 1) to $120,446 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-08 make?
A EL-08 earns $105,427 (Step 1) to $129,353 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-09-01.
How much does a EL-09 make?
A EL-09 earns $113,211 (Step 1) to $139,038 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-09-01. EL-09 is the senior-most level in the EL group.
When was the EL pay scale last updated?
The current EL pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-09-01, with a total of 56 pay steps across 9 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the EL take-home pay after taxes?
EL 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 EL level and step.