GL-PRW Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Primary Work (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-07-18
GL-PRW rates of pay for all GL-PRW (General Labour - Primary Work) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board published rates of pay.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-PRW-05 | $29.20 /hr | $30.45 /hr | $31.73 /hr |
| GL-PRW-06 | $30.30 /hr | $31.63 /hr | $32.91 /hr |
| GL-PRW-07 | $31.27 /hr | $32.67 /hr | $33.98 /hr |
| GL-PRW-08 | $32.67 /hr | $34.06 /hr | $35.48 /hr |
| GL-PRW-09 | $33.93 /hr | $35.40 /hr | $36.85 /hr |
| GL-PRW-10 | $35.24 /hr | $36.76 /hr | $38.31 /hr |
| GL-PRW-11 | $36.54 /hr | $38.14 /hr | $39.72 /hr |
| GL-PRW-12 | $37.78 /hr | $39.47 /hr | $41.12 /hr |
| GL-PRW-13 | $39.10 /hr | $40.84 /hr | $42.54 /hr |
| GL-PRW-14 | $40.43 /hr | $42.21 /hr | $43.97 /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-PRW-05
$29.20 – $31.73/hr
Hourly rate from published rates of pay
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-07-18 · methodology
GL-PRW-05 pay raise history (rates from previous pay scales)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $60,940.00 | $63,549.00 | $66,221.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $59,605.00 | $62,130.00 | $64,760.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $57,580.00 | $60,022.00 | $62,568.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $54,137.00 | $56,412.00 | $58,833.00 |
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GL-PRW salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-PRW salary range?
The GL-PRW group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 10 levels.
What does GL-PRW stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-PRW is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - Primary Work positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 10 levels (GL-PRW-05, GL-PRW-06, GL-PRW-07, GL-PRW-08, GL-PRW-09, GL-PRW-10, GL-PRW-11, GL-PRW-12, GL-PRW-13, GL-PRW-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a GL-PRW-05 make?
A GL-PRW-05 is paid hourly: $29.20 to $31.73 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-06 make?
A GL-PRW-06 is paid hourly: $30.30 to $32.91 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-07 make?
A GL-PRW-07 is paid hourly: $31.27 to $33.98 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-08 make?
A GL-PRW-08 is paid hourly: $32.67 to $35.48 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-09 make?
A GL-PRW-09 is paid hourly: $33.93 to $36.85 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-10 make?
A GL-PRW-10 is paid hourly: $35.24 to $38.31 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-11 make?
A GL-PRW-11 is paid hourly: $36.54 to $39.72 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-12 make?
A GL-PRW-12 is paid hourly: $37.78 to $41.12 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-13 make?
A GL-PRW-13 is paid hourly: $39.10 to $42.54 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a GL-PRW-14 make?
A GL-PRW-14 is paid hourly: $40.43 to $43.97 per hour as of 2024-08-05.
When was the GL-PRW pay scale last updated?
The current GL-PRW pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 30 pay steps across 10 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board published rates of pay regularly.
What is the GL-PRW take-home pay after taxes?
GL-PRW 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-PRW level and step.