GL-MDO Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Motor Drive Operator (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-MDO rates of pay for all GL-MDO (General Labour - Motor Drive Operator) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-MDO-01 | $23.86 /hr | $24.91 /hr | $25.94 /hr |
| GL-MDO-02 | $24.69 /hr | $25.74 /hr | $26.85 /hr |
| GL-MDO-03 | $25.54 /hr | $26.65 /hr | $27.76 /hr |
| GL-MDO-04 | $26.38 /hr | $27.55 /hr | $28.67 /hr |
| GL-MDO-05 | $27.83 /hr | $29.01 /hr | $30.26 /hr |
| GL-MDO-06 | $28.82 /hr | $30.09 /hr | $31.31 /hr |
| GL-MDO-07 | $29.79 /hr | $31.09 /hr | $32.38 /hr |
| GL-MDO-08 | $30.99 /hr | $32.30 /hr | $33.67 /hr |
| GL-MDO-09 | $32.17 /hr | $33.57 /hr | $34.98 /hr |
| GL-MDO-10 | $33.42 /hr | $34.88 /hr | $36.30 /hr |
| GL-MDO-11 | $34.61 /hr | $36.09 /hr | $37.61 /hr |
| GL-MDO-12 | $35.87 /hr | $37.44 /hr | $39.00 /hr |
| GL-MDO-13 | $37.10 /hr | $38.69 /hr | $40.34 /hr |
| GL-MDO-14 | $38.27 /hr | $39.93 /hr | $41.57 /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-MDO-01
$23.86 – $25.94/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-MDO-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $49,796.00 | $51,987.00 | $54,137.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $48,690.00 | $50,839.00 | $52,947.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $45,893.00 | $47,918.00 | $49,900.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $43,159.00 | $45,058.00 | $46,895.00 |
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GL-MDO salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-MDO salary range?
The GL-MDO group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 14 levels.
What does GL-MDO stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-MDO is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - Motor Drive Operator positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 14 levels (GL-MDO-01, GL-MDO-02, GL-MDO-03, GL-MDO-04, GL-MDO-05, GL-MDO-06, GL-MDO-07, GL-MDO-08, GL-MDO-09, GL-MDO-10, GL-MDO-11, GL-MDO-12, GL-MDO-13, GL-MDO-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-MDO pay scale last updated?
The current GL-MDO pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 42 pay steps across 14 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GL-MDO take-home pay after taxes?
GL-MDO 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-MDO level and step.