MD-MSP Salary 2026: $225,257–$266,454 — Medicine - 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.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 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)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 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-MSP – Medicine - 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.