MT Salary 2026: $73,196–$149,017 — Meteorology (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
MT rates of pay for all MT (Meteorology) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $73,196 to $149,017 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 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-02 | $73,196 ~$52K net | $76,545 ~$54K net | $79,896 ~$56K net | $83,241 ~$58K net | $86,579 ~$60K net | $89,921 ~$62K net | $93,698 ~$65K net | — |
| MT-03 | $89,705 ~$62K net | $93,024 ~$64K net | $96,355 ~$66K net | $99,674 ~$68K net | $102,986 ~$70K net | $108,481 ~$74K net | $113,981 ~$77K net | — |
| MT-04 | $92,107 ~$64K net | $95,624 ~$66K net | $98,776 ~$68K net | $101,763 ~$70K net | $104,750 ~$72K net | $109,193 ~$74K net | $113,635 ~$77K net | $118,080 ~$80K net |
| MT-05 | $101,235 ~$69K net | $104,368 ~$71K net | $107,498 ~$73K net | $110,640 ~$75K net | $113,781 ~$77K net | $118,251 ~$80K net | $122,726 ~$83K net | $127,203 ~$85K net |
| MT-06 | $110,043 ~$75K net | $113,520 ~$77K net | $117,000 ~$79K net | $120,484 ~$81K net | $126,515 ~$85K net | $132,545 ~$88K net | $138,571 ~$91K net | — |
| MT-07 | $119,825 ~$81K net | $123,687 ~$83K net | $127,547 ~$85K net | $131,404 ~$87K net | $137,273 ~$90K net | $143,144 ~$93K net | $149,017 ~$96K net | — |
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MT-02
$73,196 – $93,698
$2,815 – $3,604 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
MT-02 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 | $73,196 | $76,545 | $79,896 | $83,241 | $86,579 | $89,921 | $93,698 |
| 2024-10-01 | $71,761 | $75,044 | $78,329 | $81,609 | $84,881 | $88,158 | $91,861 |
| 2023-10-01 | $63,759 | $66,971 | $70,178 | $73,389 | $76,602 | $79,809 | $83,009 |
| 2022-10-01 | $61,594 | $64,697 | $67,795 | $70,897 | $74,001 | $77,099 | $80,190 |
| 2021-10-01 | $58,777 | $61,737 | $64,694 | $67,654 | $70,615 | $73,572 | $76,522 |
MT – Meteorology
$73,196 – $149,017
$2,815 – $5,731 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 MT Classification
The MT (Meteorology) group covers meteorological technicians and technologists who support Canada's weather forecasting and climate monitoring operations. MT employees work primarily at Environment and Climate Change Canada's Meteorological Service, operating weather observation stations, launching weather balloons, maintaining meteorological instruments, and processing observational data that feeds into weather forecasting models.
MT-01 and MT-02 cover entry-level and working-level meteorological technicians responsible for surface and upper-air weather observations. MT-03 through MT-05 cover senior technicians, technical specialists, and station supervisors. MT-06 and MT-07 are management positions overseeing networks of observation stations. Many MT positions involve shift work and are located at weather stations across Canada, including remote northern locations.
The MT group is distinct from the PC (Physical Sciences) group, which covers the meteorologists who actually produce weather forecasts. MT technicians collect the observational data that meteorologists use — surface observations, radiosonde launches, radar monitoring, and instrument calibration. The group is represented by PSAC under the Technical Services (TC) collective agreement. Despite the critical nature of weather observation for aviation safety and severe weather warnings, MT positions are among the more modestly compensated technical roles in the federal government.
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MT salary — frequently asked questions
What is the MT salary range?
The MT (Meteorology) salary range is $73,196 to $149,017 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 6 levels (MT-02, MT-03, MT-04, MT-05, MT-06, MT-07). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does MT stand for in the Government of Canada?
MT is the Treasury Board classification code for Meteorology positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (MT-02, MT-03, MT-04, MT-05, MT-06, MT-07) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a MT-02 make?
A MT-02 earns $73,196 (Step 1) to $93,698 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MT-03 make?
A MT-03 earns $89,705 (Step 1) to $113,981 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MT-04 make?
A MT-04 earns $92,107 (Step 1) to $118,080 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MT-05 make?
A MT-05 earns $101,235 (Step 1) to $127,203 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MT-06 make?
A MT-06 earns $110,043 (Step 1) to $138,571 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a MT-07 make?
A MT-07 earns $119,825 (Step 1) to $149,017 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01. MT-07 is the senior-most level in the MT group.
When was the MT pay scale last updated?
The current MT pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 44 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the MT take-home pay after taxes?
MT 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 MT level and step.