GS Rates of Pay 2026 — General Services (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
GS rates of pay for all GS (General Services) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-01 | $18.59 /hr | $19.38 /hr | $20.20 /hr |
| GS-02 | $22.32 /hr | $23.32 /hr | $24.30 /hr |
| GS-03 | $26.12 /hr | $27.26 /hr | $28.39 /hr |
| GS-04 | $27.46 /hr | $28.65 /hr | $29.85 /hr |
| GS-05 | $30.66 /hr | $31.96 /hr | $33.28 /hr |
| GS-06 | $31.61 /hr | $32.96 /hr | $34.35 /hr |
| GS-07 | $33.08 /hr | $34.53 /hr | $35.98 /hr |
| GS-08 | $34.66 /hr | $36.16 /hr | $37.68 /hr |
| GS-09 | $37.90 /hr | $39.53 /hr | $41.20 /hr |
| GS-10 | $39.95 /hr | $41.70 /hr | $43.43 /hr |
| GS-11 | $41.50 /hr | $43.35 /hr | $45.12 /hr |
| GS-12 | $43.25 /hr | $45.09 /hr | $47.00 /hr |
| GS-13 | $44.92 /hr | $46.87 /hr | $48.84 /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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GS-01
$18.59 – $20.20/hr
Hourly rate from collective agreement
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
GS-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $38,797.00 | $40,446.00 | $42,157.00 |
| 2023-08-05 | $37,942.00 | $39,549.00 | $41,218.00 |
| 2022-08-05 | $36,648.00 | $38,213.00 | $39,820.00 |
| 2020-08-05 | $34,436.00 | $35,917.00 | $37,420.00 |
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GS salary — frequently asked questions
What is the GS salary range?
The GS group uses hourly rates rather than annual salaries. See the level table above for current per-hour pay across 13 levels.
What does GS stand for in the Government of Canada?
GS is the Treasury Board classification code for General Services positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 13 levels (GS-01, GS-02, GS-03, GS-04, GS-05, GS-06, GS-07, GS-08, GS-09, GS-10, GS-11, GS-12, GS-13) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
When was the GS pay scale last updated?
The current GS pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 39 pay steps across 13 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the GS take-home pay after taxes?
GS 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 GS level and step.