GL-EIM Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Electronic/Instrument Mechanic (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-EIM rates of pay for all GL-EIM (General Labour - Electronic/Instrument Mechanic) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-EIM-09 | $35.42 /hr | $36.98 /hr | $38.54 /hr |
| GL-EIM-10 | $37.73 /hr | $39.38 /hr | $41.00 /hr |
| GL-EIM-11 | $39.09 /hr | $40.82 /hr | $42.51 /hr |
| GL-EIM-12 | $40.51 /hr | $42.29 /hr | $44.04 /hr |
| GL-EIM-13 | $41.90 /hr | $43.68 /hr | $45.54 /hr |
| GL-EIM-14 | $43.31 /hr | $45.14 /hr | $47.07 /hr |
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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GL-EIM-09
$35.42 – $38.54/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-EIM-09 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $73,922.00 | $77,177.00 | $80,433.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $72,294.00 | $75,487.00 | $78,659.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $69,852.00 | $72,920.00 | $75,988.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $65,678.00 | $68,558.00 | $71,438.00 |
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GL-EIM salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-EIM salary range?
The GL-EIM group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 6 levels.
What does GL-EIM stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-EIM is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - Electronic/Instrument Mechanic positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (GL-EIM-09, GL-EIM-10, GL-EIM-11, GL-EIM-12, GL-EIM-13, GL-EIM-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-EIM pay scale last updated?
The current GL-EIM pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 18 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GL-EIM take-home pay after taxes?
GL-EIM 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 GL-EIM level and step.