PE Salary 2026: $64,261–$126,079 — Personnel Administration (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
PE rates of pay for all PE (Personnel Administration) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $64,261 to $126,079 across 5 levels. Category: Human Resources. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE-01 | $64,261 ~$47K net | $67,060 ~$48K net | $70,040 ~$50K net | $73,173 ~$52K net | $76,463 ~$54K net | $79,935 ~$56K net |
| PE-02 | $81,058 ~$57K net | $83,912 ~$58K net | $86,881 ~$60K net | $89,969 ~$62K net | — | — |
| PE-03 | $90,894 ~$63K net | $94,144 ~$65K net | $97,519 ~$67K net | $101,029 ~$69K net | — | — |
| PE-04 | $101,055 ~$69K net | $104,584 ~$71K net | $108,381 ~$74K net | $112,324 ~$76K net | — | — |
| PE-05 | $113,155 ~$77K net | $117,299 ~$79K net | $121,603 ~$82K net | $126,079 ~$84K 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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PE-01
$64,261 – $79,935
$2,472 – $3,074 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
PE-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | $64,261 | $67,060 | $70,040 | $73,173 | $76,463 | $79,935 |
| 2024-10-01 | $63,001 | $65,745 | $68,667 | $71,738 | $74,964 | $78,368 |
| 2023-10-01 | $61,612 | $64,295 | $67,153 | $70,156 | $73,311 | $76,640 |
| 2022-10-01 | $59,519 | $62,112 | $64,873 | $67,774 | $70,821 | $74,038 |
| 2021-10-01 | $56,796 | $59,271 | $61,905 | $64,673 | $67,582 | $70,651 |
PE – Personnel Administration
$64,261 – $126,079
$2,472 – $4,849 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the PE Classification
The PE (Personnel Administration) group covers human resources professionals working within federal departments — staffing officers, labour relations advisors, classification specialists, compensation advisors, and HR managers. PE employees administer the systems and rules that govern federal employment: running staffing competitions, advising on disciplinary processes, interpreting collective agreements, and managing the complex machinery of federal HR. Most federal departments have a PE team embedded within their HR directorate.
PE-01 ($61,226) and PE-02 ($69,601–$79,730) are entry-level HR assistant and generalist roles. PE-03 ($82,516–$93,749) is the primary working level — the experienced HR advisor or staffing officer. PE-04 ($95,745–$108,875) covers senior advisors and team leads. PE-05 ($107,193–$121,836) is managerial, covering HR directors and senior labour relations specialists. The PE pay scale sits close to the AS group through most levels, though PE positions typically require HR-specific education or experience.
The PE group is represented by PSAC and falls under the PA collective agreement. Federal HR work is genuinely specialized — the federal staffing regime, classification system, and labour relations framework are complex enough that PE expertise doesn't always translate directly to private-sector HR roles (and vice versa). Many PE employees develop deep institutional knowledge that makes them valuable within government even if their credentials are less portable. The field has experienced significant workload pressure since Phoenix pay system implementation.
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PE salary — frequently asked questions
What is the PE salary range?
The PE (Personnel Administration) salary range is $64,261 to $126,079 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 5 levels (PE-01, PE-02, PE-03, PE-04, PE-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does PE stand for in the Government of Canada?
PE is the Treasury Board classification code for Personnel Administration positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (PE-01, PE-02, PE-03, PE-04, PE-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a PE-01 make?
A PE-01 earns $64,261 (Step 1) to $79,935 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PE-02 make?
A PE-02 earns $81,058 (Step 1) to $89,969 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PE-03 make?
A PE-03 earns $90,894 (Step 1) to $101,029 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PE-04 make?
A PE-04 earns $101,055 (Step 1) to $112,324 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PE-05 make?
A PE-05 earns $113,155 (Step 1) to $126,079 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-10-01. PE-05 is the senior-most level in the PE group.
When was the PE pay scale last updated?
The current PE pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 22 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the PE take-home pay after taxes?
PE 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 PE level and step.