GL-GHW Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - General Heating Worker (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-GHW rates of pay for all GL-GHW (General Labour - General Heating Worker) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-GHW-03 | $28.92 /hr | $30.21 /hr | $31.42 /hr |
| GL-GHW-04 | $29.84 /hr | $31.16 /hr | $32.43 /hr |
| GL-GHW-05 | $30.82 /hr | $32.18 /hr | $33.52 /hr |
| GL-GHW-06 | $31.98 /hr | $33.32 /hr | $34.75 /hr |
| GL-GHW-07 | $32.90 /hr | $34.35 /hr | $35.77 /hr |
| GL-GHW-08 | $34.26 /hr | $35.72 /hr | $37.20 /hr |
| GL-GHW-10 | $36.07 /hr | $37.63 /hr | $39.21 /hr |
| GL-GHW-11 | $36.19 /hr | $37.73 /hr | $39.33 /hr |
| GL-GHW-12 | $37.83 /hr | $39.51 /hr | $41.16 /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-GHW-03
$28.92 – $31.42/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-GHW-03 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $60,356.00 | $63,048.00 | $65,574.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $59,020.00 | $61,650.00 | $64,134.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $57,017.00 | $59,542.00 | $61,963.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $53,594.00 | $55,994.00 | $58,248.00 |
About the GL-GHW Classification
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GL-GHW salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-GHW salary range?
The GL-GHW group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 9 levels.
What does GL-GHW stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-GHW is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - General Heating Worker positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 9 levels (GL-GHW-03, GL-GHW-04, GL-GHW-05, GL-GHW-06, GL-GHW-07, GL-GHW-08, GL-GHW-10, GL-GHW-11, GL-GHW-12) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-GHW pay scale last updated?
The current GL-GHW pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 27 pay steps across 9 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GL-GHW take-home pay after taxes?
GL-GHW 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-GHW level and step.