IT Salary 2026: $69,361–$174,076 — Information Technology (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-12-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
The IT (Information Technology) group covers IT Analysts, Software Developers, Systems Administrators, Database Administrators, and IT Managers across the federal public service. In 2026, IT salaries range from $69,361 to $174,076 across 5 levels.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT-01 | $69,361 ~$50K net | $71,925 ~$51K net | $74,485 ~$53K net | $77,031 ~$54K net | $79,574 ~$56K net | $82,120 ~$57K net | $84,661 ~$59K net | $89,382 ~$62K net | — |
| IT-02 | $85,854 ~$60K net | $88,603 ~$61K net | $91,348 ~$63K net | $94,095 ~$65K net | $96,844 ~$67K net | $99,589 ~$68K net | $102,335 ~$70K net | $105,080 ~$72K net | — |
| IT-03 | $101,343 ~$69K net | $104,833 ~$72K net | $108,324 ~$74K net | $111,817 ~$76K net | $115,306 ~$78K net | $118,791 ~$80K net | $122,281 ~$82K net | $125,914 ~$84K net | — |
| IT-04 | $116,037 ~$79K net | $120,038 ~$81K net | $124,039 ~$83K net | $128,039 ~$86K net | $132,039 ~$88K net | $136,041 ~$90K net | $140,039 ~$92K net | $144,434 ~$94K net | — |
| IT-05 | $133,582 ~$88K net | $138,563 ~$91K net | $143,539 ~$93K net | $148,520 ~$96K net | $153,503 ~$98K net | $158,485 ~$101K net | $163,465 ~$104K net | $168,446 ~$106K net | $174,076 ~$109K 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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IT-01
$69,361 – $89,382
$2,668 – $3,438 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-12-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
IT-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-22 | $69,361 | $71,925 | $74,485 | $77,031 | $79,574 | $82,120 | $84,661 | $89,382 |
| 2023-12-22 | $66,228 | $68,673 | $71,118 | $73,549 | $75,977 | $78,408 | $80,832 | $85,340 |
| 2022-12-22 | $62,731 | $65,048 | $67,363 | $69,665 | $71,965 | $74,267 | $76,564 | $80,832 |
| 2021-12-22 | $60,609 | $62,848 | $65,085 | $67,309 | $69,531 | $71,755 | $73,975 | $78,101 |
IT – Information Technology
$69,361 – $174,076
$2,668 – $6,695 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-12-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the IT Classification
The IT group — formerly the CS (Computer Systems) group — covers all federal technology roles: developers, system administrators, cybersecurity specialists, enterprise architects, and IT project managers. The renaming from CS to IT in recent years reflects the broadening scope of the work, from mainframe operations to cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and AI development. Federal IT staff work inside every major department, with the largest concentrations at ESDC, CRA, DND, SSC (Shared Services Canada), and PSPC.
IT-01 is a relatively rare entry level — most new federal IT hires come in at IT-02 ($85,854–$105,080), which is the primary working level for developers, analysts, and administrators. IT-03 ($101,343–$120,867) covers senior technical specialists and team leads. IT-04 ($120,791–$140,165) is reserved for senior architects, project leads, and managers of technical teams. IT-05 ($150,621–$174,076) is a senior director-equivalent for the most complex technical roles — there are relatively few IT-05 positions across government.
Federal IT salaries lag significantly behind the private sector — an IT-03 maxing out at $120,867 is well below what a senior developer makes at most Canadian tech companies or US firms with Canadian offices. However, the federal package of defined-benefit pension, job security, and work-life balance is a genuine offset for many. The IT group is represented by PIPSC (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada), which has been pushing for more competitive IT pay in recent rounds of bargaining.
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IT salary — frequently asked questions
What is the IT salary range?
The IT (Information Technology) salary range is $69,361 to $174,076 per year as of 2024-12-22, across 5 levels (IT-01, IT-02, IT-03, IT-04, IT-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does IT stand for in the Government of Canada?
IT is the Treasury Board classification code for Information Technology positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (IT-01, IT-02, IT-03, IT-04, IT-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a IT-01 make?
A IT-01 earns $69,361 (Step 1) to $89,382 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-12-22.
How much does a IT-02 make?
A IT-02 earns $85,854 (Step 1) to $105,080 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-12-22.
How much does a IT-03 make?
A IT-03 earns $101,343 (Step 1) to $125,914 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-12-22.
How much does a IT-04 make?
A IT-04 earns $116,037 (Step 1) to $144,434 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-12-22.
How much does a IT-05 make?
A IT-05 earns $133,582 (Step 1) to $174,076 (Step 9) per year as of 2024-12-22. IT-05 is the senior-most level in the IT group.
When was the IT pay scale last updated?
The current IT pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-12-22, with a total of 41 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the IT take-home pay after taxes?
IT 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 IT level and step.