GCQ Salary 2026: $105,500–$474,100 — Governor in Council Quasi-judicial Appointees (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
GCQ rates of pay for all GCQ (Governor in Council Quasi-judicial Appointees) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $105,500 to $474,100 across 10 levels. Category: Law & Regulation. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GCQ-01 | $105,500 ~$72K net | $124,100 ~$83K net |
| GCQ-02 | $121,100 ~$82K net | $142,400 ~$93K net |
| GCQ-03 | $139,700 ~$92K net | $164,300 ~$104K net |
| GCQ-04 | $160,400 ~$102K net | $188,600 ~$116K net |
| GCQ-05 | $184,200 ~$114K net | $216,600 ~$129K net |
| GCQ-06 | $225,300 ~$133K net | $265,000 ~$152K net |
| GCQ-07 | $259,100 ~$149K net | $304,800 ~$169K net |
| GCQ-08 | $297,500 ~$166K net | $349,900 ~$188K net |
| GCQ-09 | $341,800 ~$184K net | $402,100 ~$209K net |
| GCQ-10 | $403,000 ~$210K net | $474,100 ~$239K 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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GCQ-01
$105,500 – $124,100
$4,058 – $4,773 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GCQ-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $105,500 | $124,100 |
| 2024-04-01 | $103,400 | $121,600 |
| 2023-04-01 | $101,100 | $118,900 |
| 2022-04-01 | $97,600 | $114,800 |
| 2021-04-01 | $93,100 | $109,500 |
| 2020-04-01 | $91,700 | $107,800 |
| 2019-04-01 | $90,300 | $106,200 |
| 2018-04-01 | $88,400 | $103,900 |
GCQ – Governor in Council Quasi-judicial Appointees
$105,500 – $474,100
$4,058 – $18,235 biweekly (before deductions)
10 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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GCQ salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GCQ salary range?
The GCQ (Governor in Council Quasi-judicial Appointees) salary range is $105,500 to $474,100 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 10 levels (GCQ-01, GCQ-02, GCQ-03, GCQ-04, GCQ-05, GCQ-06, GCQ-07, GCQ-08, GCQ-09, GCQ-10). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does GCQ stand for in the Government of Canada?
GCQ is the Treasury Board classification code for Governor in Council Quasi-judicial Appointees positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 10 levels (GCQ-01, GCQ-02, GCQ-03, GCQ-04, GCQ-05, GCQ-06, GCQ-07, GCQ-08, GCQ-09, GCQ-10) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a GCQ-01 make?
A GCQ-01 earns $105,500 (Step 1) to $124,100 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-02 make?
A GCQ-02 earns $121,100 (Step 1) to $142,400 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-03 make?
A GCQ-03 earns $139,700 (Step 1) to $164,300 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-04 make?
A GCQ-04 earns $160,400 (Step 1) to $188,600 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-05 make?
A GCQ-05 earns $184,200 (Step 1) to $216,600 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-06 make?
A GCQ-06 earns $225,300 (Step 1) to $265,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-07 make?
A GCQ-07 earns $259,100 (Step 1) to $304,800 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-08 make?
A GCQ-08 earns $297,500 (Step 1) to $349,900 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-09 make?
A GCQ-09 earns $341,800 (Step 1) to $402,100 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a GCQ-10 make?
A GCQ-10 earns $403,000 (Step 1) to $474,100 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01. GCQ-10 is the senior-most level in the GCQ group.
When was the GCQ pay scale last updated?
The current GCQ pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 20 pay steps across 10 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GCQ take-home pay after taxes?
GCQ 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 GCQ level and step.