PI Salary 2026: $57,328–$112,019 — Primary Products Inspection (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-06-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
PI rates of pay for all PI (Primary Products Inspection) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $57,328 to $112,019 across 7 levels. Category: Science & Policy. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI-1 | $57,328 ~$42K net | $59,218 ~$44K net | $61,108 ~$45K net | $63,009 ~$46K net | $65,523 ~$48K net | $68,147 ~$49K net | — |
| PI-2 | $61,098 ~$45K net | $63,154 ~$46K net | $65,223 ~$47K net | $67,282 ~$49K net | $69,975 ~$50K net | $72,773 ~$52K net | — |
| PI-3 | $65,542 ~$48K net | $67,822 ~$49K net | $70,088 ~$50K net | $72,352 ~$52K net | $75,250 ~$53K net | $78,259 ~$55K net | — |
| PI-4 | $69,486 ~$50K net | $71,932 ~$51K net | $74,389 ~$53K net | $76,826 ~$54K net | $79,271 ~$56K net | $82,444 ~$58K net | $85,740 ~$60K net |
| PI-5 | $78,538 ~$55K net | $81,400 ~$57K net | $84,272 ~$59K net | $87,124 ~$60K net | $90,612 ~$63K net | $94,237 ~$65K net | — |
| PI-6 | $85,813 ~$60K net | $89,004 ~$62K net | $92,182 ~$64K net | $95,375 ~$66K net | $99,195 ~$68K net | $103,159 ~$71K net | — |
| PI-7 | $93,401 ~$64K net | $96,822 ~$67K net | $100,227 ~$69K net | $103,669 ~$71K net | $107,712 ~$73K net | $112,019 ~$76K net | — |
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PI-1
$57,328 – $68,147
$2,205 – $2,621 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
PI-1 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-22 | $57,328 | $59,218 | $61,108 | $63,009 | $65,523 | $68,147 |
| 2023-06-22 | $56,064 | $57,912 | $59,761 | $61,620 | $64,078 | $66,644 |
| 2022-06-22 | $43,536 | $52,363 | $54,160 | $55,946 | $57,732 | $59,527 |
| 2021-06-22 | $41,545 | $49,968 | $51,682 | $53,386 | $55,091 | $56,804 |
| 2020-06-22 | $40,931 | $49,230 | $50,918 | $52,597 | $54,277 | $55,965 |
PI – Primary Products Inspection
$57,328 – $112,019
$2,205 – $4,308 biweekly (before deductions)
7 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the PI Classification
The PI (Primary Products Inspection) group covers inspectors responsible for examining and grading primary agricultural products — grain, livestock, dairy, and other agricultural commodities. PI employees work primarily at the Canadian Grain Commission, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and other federal agencies involved in agricultural commodity inspection and quality assurance. Their work ensures that Canadian agricultural products meet quality standards for domestic consumption and export markets.
PI-01 through PI-03 cover junior to working-level inspectors who physically examine, sample, and grade agricultural products. PI-04 through PI-06 are senior inspectors and supervisory positions. PI-07 is a management role overseeing inspection programs. Many PI positions are located at grain elevators, processing plants, and border crossings rather than in traditional office settings. The work is often seasonal, with peak activity during harvest and shipping periods.
The PI group is represented by PSAC. Grain inspection is particularly significant for Canada's economy — as one of the world's largest grain exporters, Canada's grain quality reputation depends on the integrity of the PI inspection system. PI inspectors at the Canadian Grain Commission grade millions of tonnes of grain annually, and their assessments directly affect grain prices and market access. Despite the economic significance of their work, PI compensation is modest compared to other inspection-focused classifications in the federal government.
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PI salary — frequently asked questions
What is the PI salary range?
The PI (Primary Products Inspection) salary range is $57,328 to $112,019 per year as of 2024-06-22, across 7 levels (PI-1, PI-2, PI-3, PI-4, PI-5, PI-6, PI-7). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does PI stand for in the Government of Canada?
PI is the Treasury Board classification code for Primary Products Inspection positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 7 levels (PI-1, PI-2, PI-3, PI-4, PI-5, PI-6, PI-7) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a PI-1 make?
A PI-1 earns $57,328 (Step 1) to $68,147 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a PI-2 make?
A PI-2 earns $61,098 (Step 1) to $72,773 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a PI-3 make?
A PI-3 earns $65,542 (Step 1) to $78,259 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a PI-4 make?
A PI-4 earns $69,486 (Step 1) to $85,740 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a PI-5 make?
A PI-5 earns $78,538 (Step 1) to $94,237 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a PI-6 make?
A PI-6 earns $85,813 (Step 1) to $103,159 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a PI-7 make?
A PI-7 earns $93,401 (Step 1) to $112,019 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-22. PI-7 is the senior-most level in the PI group.
When was the PI pay scale last updated?
The current PI pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-06-22, with a total of 43 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the PI take-home pay after taxes?
PI 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 PI level and step.