PS Salary 2026: $67,094–$155,409 — Psychology (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
PS rates of pay for all PS (Psychology) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $67,094 to $155,409 across 5 levels. Category: Health & Safety. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS-1 | $67,094 ~$48K net | $70,031 ~$50K net | $72,962 ~$52K net | $75,893 ~$54K net | $78,832 ~$55K net | $81,761 ~$57K net | $84,704 ~$59K net |
| PS-2 | $86,527 ~$60K net | $90,187 ~$62K net | $93,864 ~$65K net | $97,525 ~$67K net | $101,199 ~$69K net | $104,870 ~$72K net | — |
| PS-3 | $105,672 ~$72K net | $110,047 ~$75K net | $114,410 ~$78K net | $118,799 ~$80K net | $123,196 ~$83K net | — | — |
| PS-4 | $118,887 ~$80K net | $123,894 ~$83K net | $128,907 ~$86K net | $133,918 ~$89K net | $138,927 ~$91K net | — | — |
| PS-5 | $133,298 ~$88K net | $138,996 ~$91K net | $144,695 ~$94K net | $150,122 ~$97K net | $155,409 ~$99K 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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PS-1
$67,094 – $84,704
$2,581 – $3,258 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
PS-1 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 | $67,094 | $70,031 | $72,962 | $75,893 | $78,832 | $81,761 | $84,704 |
| 2024-10-01 | $65,778 | $68,658 | $71,531 | $74,405 | $77,286 | $80,158 | $83,043 |
| 2023-10-01 | $58,881 | $61,459 | $64,031 | $66,603 | $69,182 | $71,753 | $74,335 |
| 2022-10-01 | $57,166 | $59,669 | $62,166 | $64,663 | $67,167 | $69,663 | $72,170 |
| 2021-10-01 | $54,551 | $56,939 | $59,323 | $61,705 | $64,095 | $66,476 | $68,869 |
PS – Psychology
$67,094 – $155,409
$2,581 – $5,977 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 PS Classification
The PS (Psychology) group covers psychologists employed by the federal government, primarily at the Correctional Service of Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans Affairs Canada, and the RCMP. PS psychologists provide clinical assessment, therapy, and consultation services to populations under federal care — conducting risk assessments for parole decisions, treating military personnel with PTSD, evaluating RCMP applicants, and developing mental health programs for federal institutions.
PS-01 covers junior psychologists in supervised practice or completing post-doctoral requirements. PS-02 is the working-level clinical psychologist providing independent psychological services. PS-03 covers senior psychologists and regional psychology program managers. PS-04 is a chief psychologist or director-level position. All PS positions require a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) and registration with the relevant provincial psychology regulatory body.
Federal psychology offers uniquely challenging clinical work: correctional psychologists conduct violence risk assessments that directly influence whether offenders are released into the community, military psychologists treat combat-related trauma and operational stress injuries, and RCMP psychologists evaluate candidates for one of Canada's most demanding policing roles. PS salaries are lower than private practice but competitive with institutional psychology positions. The pension and benefits package, combined with the clinical complexity of the work, attracts psychologists who want meaningful institutional practice.
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PS salary — frequently asked questions
What is the PS salary range?
The PS (Psychology) salary range is $67,094 to $155,409 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 5 levels (PS-1, PS-2, PS-3, PS-4, PS-5). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does PS stand for in the Government of Canada?
PS is the Treasury Board classification code for Psychology positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (PS-1, PS-2, PS-3, PS-4, PS-5) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a PS-1 make?
A PS-1 earns $67,094 (Step 1) to $84,704 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PS-2 make?
A PS-2 earns $86,527 (Step 1) to $104,870 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PS-3 make?
A PS-3 earns $105,672 (Step 1) to $123,196 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PS-4 make?
A PS-4 earns $118,887 (Step 1) to $138,927 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a PS-5 make?
A PS-5 earns $133,298 (Step 1) to $155,409 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-10-01. PS-5 is the senior-most level in the PS group.
When was the PS pay scale last updated?
The current PS pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 28 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the PS take-home pay after taxes?
PS 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 PS level and step.