FI Salary 2026: $66,982–$151,719 — Financial Management (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-11-07 · Verified 2026-04-26
FI rates of pay for all FI (Financial Management) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $66,982 to $151,719 across 4 levels. Category: Financial. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI-01 | $66,982 ~$48K net | $71,485 ~$51K net | $75,979 ~$54K net | $80,475 ~$56K net | $84,972 ~$59K net | $89,466 ~$62K net | $93,965 ~$65K net |
| FI-02 | $81,534 ~$57K net | $86,382 ~$60K net | $91,226 ~$63K net | $96,070 ~$66K net | $100,915 ~$69K net | $105,762 ~$72K net | $110,607 ~$75K net |
| FI-03 | $104,239 ~$71K net | $108,631 ~$74K net | $113,017 ~$77K net | $117,409 ~$79K net | $121,799 ~$82K net | $126,674 ~$85K net | $134,326 ~$89K net |
| FI-04 | $117,501 ~$79K net | $122,481 ~$82K net | $127,473 ~$85K net | $132,467 ~$88K net | $137,458 ~$90K net | $142,993 ~$93K net | $151,719 ~$98K 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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FI-01
$66,982 – $93,965
$2,576 – $3,614 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-11-07 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
FI-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | $66,982 | $71,485 | $75,979 | $80,475 | $84,972 | $89,466 | $93,965 |
| 2024-11-07 | $65,669 | $70,083 | $74,489 | $78,897 | $83,306 | $87,712 | $92,123 |
| 2023-11-07 | $64,221 | $68,537 | $72,846 | $77,157 | $81,469 | $85,777 | $90,091 |
| 2023-09-28 | $62,049 | $66,219 | $70,383 | $74,548 | $78,714 | $82,876 | $87,044 |
FI – Financial Management
$66,982 – $151,719
$2,576 – $5,835 biweekly (before deductions)
4 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-11-07 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the FI Classification
The FI (Financial Management) group covers financial analysts, accountants, internal auditors, budget officers, and financial controllers across the federal government. FI employees are responsible for the financial stewardship of public funds: preparing departmental financial statements, overseeing expenditure management, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with the Financial Administration Act. Almost every federal department has an FI workforce, with the heaviest concentration at Treasury Board, Finance Canada, and PSPC.
FI-01 is an entry-level financial officer role — often staffed by recent accounting graduates or people transitioning from private-sector bookkeeping. FI-02 ($85,476–$96,541) is the primary working level for financial analysts and budget officers. FI-03 ($104,239–$117,717) covers senior financial advisors, controllers, and chief financial officers at smaller agencies. FI-04 ($124,572–$140,765) is a senior executive-adjacent role for CFOs of mid-to-large departments and senior financial directors.
Many FI employees hold or are working toward CPA designation — the federal government actively supports professional development in this direction, and CPA completion often accelerates advancement from FI-02 to FI-03. The FI group is represented by PIPSC. Compared to private-sector accounting, federal FI positions offer lower ceiling salaries but substantially better pension and job stability — a trade-off that appeals to many accountants who prioritize long-term financial security over maximizing compensation.
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FI salary — frequently asked questions
What is the FI salary range?
The FI (Financial Management) salary range is $66,982 to $151,719 per year as of 2025-11-07, across 4 levels (FI-01, FI-02, FI-03, FI-04). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does FI stand for in the Government of Canada?
FI is the Treasury Board classification code for Financial Management positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 4 levels (FI-01, FI-02, FI-03, FI-04) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a FI-01 make?
A FI-01 earns $66,982 (Step 1) to $93,965 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a FI-02 make?
A FI-02 earns $81,534 (Step 1) to $110,607 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a FI-03 make?
A FI-03 earns $104,239 (Step 1) to $134,326 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07.
How much does a FI-04 make?
A FI-04 earns $117,501 (Step 1) to $151,719 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-11-07. FI-04 is the senior-most level in the FI group.
When was the FI pay scale last updated?
The current FI pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-11-07, with a total of 28 pay steps across 4 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the FI take-home pay after taxes?
FI 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 FI level and step.