PRS Salary 2026: $62,268–$126,930 — Printing Operations (Supervisory) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
PRS rates of pay for all PRS (Printing Operations (Supervisory)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $62,268 to $126,930 across 5 levels. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRS-01 | $62,268 ~$46K net | $64,918 ~$47K net | $67,676 ~$49K net | $70,553 ~$50K net | $73,551 ~$52K net | $76,678 ~$54K net | $79,934 ~$56K net |
| PRS-02 | $70,137 ~$50K net | $73,116 ~$52K net | $76,226 ~$54K net | $79,464 ~$56K net | $82,844 ~$58K net | $86,364 ~$60K net | $90,036 ~$62K net |
| PRS-03 | $78,780 ~$55K net | $82,125 ~$57K net | $85,620 ~$60K net | $89,253 ~$62K net | $93,051 ~$64K net | $97,002 ~$67K net | $101,125 ~$69K net |
| PRS-04 | $88,235 ~$61K net | $91,984 ~$64K net | $95,893 ~$66K net | $99,969 ~$69K net | $104,219 ~$71K net | $108,647 ~$74K net | $113,266 ~$77K net |
| PRS-05 | $98,875 ~$68K net | $103,081 ~$71K net | $107,464 ~$73K net | $112,028 ~$76K net | $116,790 ~$79K net | $121,751 ~$82K net | $126,930 ~$85K net |
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PRS-01
$62,268 – $79,934
$2,395 – $3,074 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
PRS-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $62,268 | $64,918 | $67,676 | $70,553 | $73,551 | $76,678 | $79,934 |
| 2023-08-05 | $60,895 | $63,486 | $66,183 | $68,997 | $71,929 | $74,987 | $78,172 |
| 2022-08-05 | $58,827 | $61,330 | $63,936 | $66,654 | $69,486 | $72,441 | $75,517 |
| 2021-08-05 | $56,136 | $58,525 | $61,012 | $63,605 | $66,307 | $69,128 | $72,063 |
| 2020-08-05 | $55,306 | $57,660 | $60,110 | $62,665 | $65,327 | $68,106 | $70,998 |
PRS – Printing Operations (Supervisory)
$62,268 – $126,930
$2,395 – $4,882 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the PRS Classification
The PRS (Printing Operations Supervisory) group covers supervisors and managers in federal printing and publishing operations. PRS employees oversee the production of government publications, forms, security documents, and other printed materials. While the volume of federal printing has declined significantly with digitization, specialized printing operations continue — particularly for security printing (passports, identification documents) and official parliamentary publications.
PRS positions require experience in printing operations and production management. PRS-01 through PRS-03 are first-line supervisors managing printing crews and production schedules. PRS-04 and PRS-05 are senior managers overseeing multi-shift printing operations or managing printing programs for major departments. The classification has been shrinking as federal printing operations have been consolidated and many functions outsourced to private-sector printers.
The PRS group is one of the smaller operational classifications in the federal government and continues to contract as digital publishing reduces demand for physical printing. However, specialized federal printing requirements — security features on travel documents, official seals on parliamentary publications, and classified document production — maintain a need for federal printing expertise that cannot easily be outsourced. PRS employees are represented by PSAC.
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PRS salary — frequently asked questions
What is the PRS salary range?
The PRS (Printing Operations (Supervisory)) salary range is $62,268 to $126,930 per year as of 2024-08-05, across 5 levels (PRS-01, PRS-02, PRS-03, PRS-04, PRS-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does PRS stand for in the Government of Canada?
PRS is the Treasury Board classification code for Printing Operations (Supervisory) positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (PRS-01, PRS-02, PRS-03, PRS-04, PRS-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a PRS-01 make?
A PRS-01 earns $62,268 (Step 1) to $79,934 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a PRS-02 make?
A PRS-02 earns $70,137 (Step 1) to $90,036 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a PRS-03 make?
A PRS-03 earns $78,780 (Step 1) to $101,125 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a PRS-04 make?
A PRS-04 earns $88,235 (Step 1) to $113,266 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a PRS-05 make?
A PRS-05 earns $98,875 (Step 1) to $126,930 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-08-05. PRS-05 is the senior-most level in the PRS group.
When was the PRS pay scale last updated?
The current PRS pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 35 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the PRS take-home pay after taxes?
PRS 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 PRS level and step.