MA Salary 2026: $68,826–$160,009 — Mathematics (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
MA rates of pay for all MA (Mathematics) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $68,826 to $160,009 across 6 levels. Category: Science & Policy. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA-2 | $68,826 ~$49K net | $70,786 ~$51K net | $72,739 ~$52K net | $74,825 ~$53K net | $77,270 ~$55K net | $79,679 ~$56K net | $82,430 ~$58K net |
| MA-3 | $83,791 ~$58K net | $86,684 ~$60K net | $89,578 ~$62K net | $92,497 ~$64K net | $95,421 ~$66K net | $98,715 ~$68K net | — |
| MA-4 | $100,053 ~$69K net | $103,020 ~$70K net | $106,279 ~$73K net | $109,550 ~$75K net | $112,800 ~$77K net | $116,691 ~$79K net | — |
| MA-5 | $117,212 ~$79K net | $120,484 ~$81K net | $124,595 ~$84K net | $128,657 ~$86K net | $133,095 ~$88K net | — | — |
| MA-6 | $130,574 ~$87K net | $134,707 ~$89K net | $138,663 ~$91K net | $142,505 ~$93K net | $147,422 ~$95K net | — | — |
| MA-7 | $142,974 ~$93K net | $146,865 ~$95K net | $150,758 ~$97K net | $154,674 ~$99K net | $160,009 ~$102K 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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MA-2
$68,826 – $82,430
$2,647 – $3,170 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
MA-2 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | $68,826 | $70,786 | $72,739 | $74,825 | $77,270 | $79,679 | $82,430 |
| 2024-10-01 | $67,476 | $69,398 | $71,313 | $73,358 | $75,755 | $78,117 | $80,814 |
| 2023-10-01 | $65,988 | $67,868 | $69,740 | $71,740 | $74,084 | $76,394 | $79,031 |
| 2022-10-01 | $63,748 | $65,563 | $67,372 | $69,304 | $71,568 | $73,800 | $76,348 |
| 2021-10-01 | $60,832 | $62,564 | $64,290 | $66,133 | $68,294 | $70,424 | $72,855 |
MA – Mathematics
$68,826 – $160,009
$2,647 – $6,154 biweekly (before deductions)
6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the MA Classification
The MA (Mathematics) group covers mathematicians, statisticians, and quantitative analysts working in the federal government. MA employees apply mathematical and statistical methods to government problems: developing statistical surveys at Statistics Canada, building actuarial models, designing cryptographic systems at Communications Security Establishment (CSE), creating economic forecasting models, and conducting operations research for the Department of National Defence.
MA-01 through MA-03 cover junior to working-level mathematicians and statisticians. MA-04 through MA-06 are senior scientists and section heads. MA-07 is a director-level position managing major mathematical or statistical programs. Statistics Canada is the largest employer of MA staff, but significant numbers also work at CSE, DND, Finance Canada, and the Bank of Canada. Most positions require at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics or statistics, with graduate degrees increasingly expected.
The MA group is represented by PIPSC. Federal mathematical work spans an unusually wide range: from designing the Canadian census methodology at Statistics Canada to developing signals intelligence capabilities at CSE to building climate models at Environment Canada. MA employees at CSE often work on classified projects and require Top Secret security clearances. The group faces increasing competition from the private sector, where data science and quantitative finance roles offer substantially higher compensation for similar mathematical skills.
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MA salary — frequently asked questions
What is the MA salary range?
The MA (Mathematics) salary range is $68,826 to $160,009 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 6 levels (MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-5, MA-6, MA-7). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does MA stand for in the Government of Canada?
MA is the Treasury Board classification code for Mathematics positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-5, MA-6, MA-7) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a MA-2 make?
A MA-2 earns $68,826 (Step 1) to $82,430 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MA-3 make?
A MA-3 earns $83,791 (Step 1) to $98,715 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MA-4 make?
A MA-4 earns $100,053 (Step 1) to $116,691 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MA-5 make?
A MA-5 earns $117,212 (Step 1) to $133,095 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MA-6 make?
A MA-6 earns $130,574 (Step 1) to $147,422 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MA-7 make?
A MA-7 earns $142,974 (Step 1) to $160,009 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-10-01. MA-7 is the senior-most level in the MA group.
When was the MA pay scale last updated?
The current MA pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 34 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the MA take-home pay after taxes?
MA 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 MA level and step.