GL-ELE Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Electrical (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-ELE rates of pay for all GL-ELE (General Labour - Electrical) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-ELE-02 | $23.79 /hr | $24.83 /hr | $25.87 /hr |
| GL-ELE-03 | $24.58 /hr | $25.63 /hr | $26.73 /hr |
| GL-ELE-04 | $25.31 /hr | $26.41 /hr | $27.49 /hr |
| GL-ELE-05 | $26.30 /hr | $27.41 /hr | $28.57 /hr |
| GL-ELE-06 | $27.15 /hr | $28.29 /hr | $29.51 /hr |
| GL-ELE-07 | $28.08 /hr | $29.25 /hr | $30.50 /hr |
| GL-ELE-08 | $29.15 /hr | $30.41 /hr | $31.70 /hr |
| GL-ELE-09 | $30.24 /hr | $31.52 /hr | $32.85 /hr |
| GL-ELE-10 | $31.40 /hr | $32.79 /hr | $34.16 /hr |
| GL-ELE-11 | $32.59 /hr | $34.02 /hr | $35.41 /hr |
| GL-ELE-12 | $33.70 /hr | $35.15 /hr | $36.65 /hr |
| GL-ELE-13 | $34.85 /hr | $36.36 /hr | $37.84 /hr |
| GL-ELE-14 | $35.95 /hr | $37.49 /hr | $39.08 /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-ELE-02
$23.79 – $25.87/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-ELE-02 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $49,650.00 | $51,820.00 | $53,991.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $48,544.00 | $50,672.00 | $52,801.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $46,895.00 | $48,961.00 | $51,006.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $44,077.00 | $46,039.00 | $47,959.00 |
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GL-ELE salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-ELE salary range?
The GL-ELE group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 13 levels.
What does GL-ELE stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-ELE is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - Electrical positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 13 levels (GL-ELE-02, GL-ELE-03, GL-ELE-04, GL-ELE-05, GL-ELE-06, GL-ELE-07, GL-ELE-08, GL-ELE-09, GL-ELE-10, GL-ELE-11, GL-ELE-12, GL-ELE-13, GL-ELE-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-ELE pay scale last updated?
The current GL-ELE pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 39 pay steps across 13 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GL-ELE take-home pay after taxes?
GL-ELE 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-ELE level and step.