GCQ Salary 2026: $105,500–$474,100 — Governor in Council Quasi-judicial Appointees (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-07-18
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 published rates of pay.
| 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 2026-07-18 · methodology
GCQ-01 pay raise history (rates from previous pay scales)
| 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 published rates of pay
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-07-18 · 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 rates of pay.
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 published rates of pay 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.