GL-SMW Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Structural/Metalworking (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-SMW rates of pay for all GL-SMW (General Labour - Structural/Metalworking) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-SMW-08 | $36.30 /hr | $37.84 /hr | $39.45 /hr |
| GL-SMW-09 | $37.78 /hr | $39.44 /hr | $41.12 /hr |
| GL-SMW-10 | $39.29 /hr | $41.01 /hr | $42.73 /hr |
| GL-SMW-11 | $40.71 /hr | $42.53 /hr | $44.31 /hr |
| GL-SMW-12 | $42.16 /hr | $44.01 /hr | $45.83 /hr |
| GL-SMW-13 | $43.66 /hr | $45.55 /hr | $47.43 /hr |
| GL-SMW-14 | $45.10 /hr | $47.07 /hr | $49.01 /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-SMW-08
$36.30 – $39.45/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-SMW-08 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $75,758.00 | $78,972.00 | $82,332.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $74,089.00 | $77,240.00 | $80,516.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $71,563.00 | $74,631.00 | $77,782.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $67,285.00 | $70,186.00 | $73,128.00 |
About the GL-SMW Classification
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GL-SMW salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-SMW salary range?
The GL-SMW group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 7 levels.
What does GL-SMW stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-SMW is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - Structural/Metalworking positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 7 levels (GL-SMW-08, GL-SMW-09, GL-SMW-10, GL-SMW-11, GL-SMW-12, GL-SMW-13, GL-SMW-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-SMW pay scale last updated?
The current GL-SMW pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 21 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GL-SMW take-home pay after taxes?
GL-SMW 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-SMW level and step.