GL-WOW Rates of Pay 2026 — General Labour - Woodworking (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GL-WOW rates of pay for all GL-WOW (General Labour - Woodworking) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL-WOW-09 | $33.82 /hr | $35.31 /hr | $36.78 /hr |
| GL-WOW-10 | $35.18 /hr | $36.69 /hr | $38.23 /hr |
| GL-WOW-11 | $36.46 /hr | $38.04 /hr | $39.63 /hr |
| GL-WOW-12 | $37.78 /hr | $39.43 /hr | $41.09 /hr |
| GL-WOW-13 | $39.05 /hr | $40.76 /hr | $42.47 /hr |
| GL-WOW-14 | $40.33 /hr | $42.04 /hr | $43.83 /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-WOW-09
$33.82 – $36.78/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GL-WOW-09 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $70,582.00 | $73,692.00 | $76,760.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $69,038.00 | $72,064.00 | $75,069.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $66,701.00 | $69,622.00 | $72,523.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $62,714.00 | $65,469.00 | $68,182.00 |
About the GL-WOW Classification
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GL-WOW salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GL-WOW salary range?
The GL-WOW group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 6 levels.
What does GL-WOW stand for in the Government of Canada?
GL-WOW is the Treasury Board classification code for General Labour - Woodworking positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (GL-WOW-09, GL-WOW-10, GL-WOW-11, GL-WOW-12, GL-WOW-13, GL-WOW-14) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GL-WOW pay scale last updated?
The current GL-WOW pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 18 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GL-WOW take-home pay after taxes?
GL-WOW 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-WOW level and step.