MD-MSP Salary 2026: $225,257$266,454Medicine - Medical Specialist (Government of Canada)

Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26

MD-MSP rates of pay for all MD-MSP (Medicine - Medical Specialist) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $225,257 to $266,454 across 2 levels. Category: Health & Safety. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.

MD-MSP (Medicine - Medical Specialist) annual rates of pay by level and step, effective 2025-10-01
LevelStep 1Step 2Step 3
MD-MSP-01
$225,257
~$133K net
$232,281
~$137K net
$240,271
~$140K net
MD-MSP-02
$251,281
~$145K net
$258,380
~$149K net
$266,454
~$152K 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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MD-MSP-01

$225,257$240,271

$8,664$9,241 biweekly (before deductions)

Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology

MD-MSP-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
Previous MD-MSP-01 rates of pay, by effective date and step.
Effective DateStep 1Step 2Step 3
2025-10-01$225,257$232,281$240,271
2024-10-01$220,840$227,726$235,560
2023-10-01$215,970$222,704$230,366
2022-10-01$208,637$215,142$222,544
2021-10-01$199,093$205,300$212,364

MD-MSPMedicine - Medical Specialist

$225,257$266,454

$8,664$10,248 biweekly (before deductions)

2 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements

Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology

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MD-MSP salary — frequently asked questions

What is the MD-MSP salary range?

The MD-MSP (Medicine - Medical Specialist) salary range is $225,257 to $266,454 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 2 levels (MD-MSP-01, MD-MSP-02). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.

What does MD-MSP stand for in the Government of Canada?

MD-MSP is the Treasury Board classification code for Medicine - Medical Specialist positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 2 levels (MD-MSP-01, MD-MSP-02) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.

How much does a MD-MSP-01 make?

A MD-MSP-01 earns $225,257 (Step 1) to $240,271 (Step 3) per year as of 2025-10-01.

How much does a MD-MSP-02 make?

A MD-MSP-02 earns $251,281 (Step 1) to $266,454 (Step 3) per year as of 2025-10-01. MD-MSP-02 is the senior-most level in the MD-MSP group.

When was the MD-MSP pay scale last updated?

The current MD-MSP pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 6 pay steps across 2 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.

What is the MD-MSP take-home pay after taxes?

MD-MSP 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 MD-MSP level and step.