IS Salary 2026: $61,786–$129,017 — Information Services (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-06-21 · Verified 2026-04-26
IS rates of pay for all IS (Information Services) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $61,786 to $129,017 across 6 levels. Category: Administrative. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS-01 | $61,786 ~$45K net | $64,135 ~$47K net | $66,572 ~$48K net | $69,106 ~$50K net | — |
| IS-02 | $68,849 ~$49K net | $71,464 ~$51K net | $74,180 ~$53K net | — | — |
| IS-03 | $80,612 ~$57K net | $83,675 ~$58K net | $87,108 ~$60K net | — | — |
| IS-04 | $96,235 ~$66K net | $99,892 ~$68K net | $104,044 ~$71K net | — | — |
| IS-05 | $107,193 ~$73K net | $111,267 ~$76K net | $115,642 ~$78K net | — | — |
| IS-06 | $112,834 ~$77K net | $117,128 ~$79K net | $121,573 ~$82K net | $125,225 ~$84K net | $129,017 ~$86K net |
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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IS-01
$61,786 – $69,106
$2,376 – $2,658 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-06-21 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
IS-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-21 | $61,786 | $64,135 | $66,572 | $69,106 |
| 2023-06-21 | $60,424 | $62,721 | $65,104 | $67,582 |
| 2022-06-21 | $58,372 | $60,591 | $62,893 | $65,287 |
| 2021-06-21 | $55,701 | $57,819 | $60,016 | $62,300 |
| 2020-06-21 | $54,878 | $56,965 | $59,129 | $61,379 |
IS – Information Services
$61,786 – $129,017
$2,376 – $4,962 biweekly (before deductions)
6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-06-21 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the IS Classification
The IS (Information Services) group covers communications professionals in the federal government: web writers, media relations officers, graphic designers, social media specialists, public affairs advisors, and internal communications managers. IS employees shape how federal departments communicate with the public, Parliament, and the media. They draft news releases, manage ministerial communications, maintain departmental websites, produce public awareness campaigns, and handle access to information requests.
IS-01 through IS-03 are junior communications roles — web content writers, media monitoring analysts, and junior public affairs officers. IS-04 is the primary working-level communications officer, handling departmental media relations, drafting ministerial correspondence, or managing digital channels for a major federal program. IS-05 is a senior communications advisor or team lead. IS-06 is a director-level communications manager, typically responsible for an entire department's external communications function.
The IS group shares its pay scale with AS — IS-01 earns the same as AS-01, IS-02 the same as AS-02, and so on through IS-06 and AS-06. This is intentional: both groups fall under the same PA collective agreement (PSAC). In practice, IS positions are far less numerous than AS positions and can be competitive to land, particularly at central agencies and departments with high public visibility (PCO, TBS, Health Canada, Global Affairs). Communications experience from the public sector is generally well-regarded in private-sector PR and government relations.
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IS salary — frequently asked questions
What is the IS salary range?
The IS (Information Services) salary range is $61,786 to $129,017 per year as of 2024-06-21, across 6 levels (IS-01, IS-02, IS-03, IS-04, IS-05, IS-06). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does IS stand for in the Government of Canada?
IS is the Treasury Board classification code for Information Services positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (IS-01, IS-02, IS-03, IS-04, IS-05, IS-06) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a IS-01 make?
A IS-01 earns $61,786 (Step 1) to $69,106 (Step 4) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a IS-02 make?
A IS-02 earns $68,849 (Step 1) to $74,180 (Step 3) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a IS-03 make?
A IS-03 earns $80,612 (Step 1) to $87,108 (Step 3) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a IS-04 make?
A IS-04 earns $96,235 (Step 1) to $104,044 (Step 3) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a IS-05 make?
A IS-05 earns $107,193 (Step 1) to $115,642 (Step 3) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a IS-06 make?
A IS-06 earns $112,834 (Step 1) to $129,017 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-21. IS-06 is the senior-most level in the IS group.
When was the IS pay scale last updated?
The current IS pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-06-21, with a total of 21 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the IS take-home pay after taxes?
IS 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 IS level and step.