RCMP Salary 2026
Complete pay scales for Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regular Members and specialist categories in 2026. The RCMP is Canada's federal police force, providing federal policing across the country and contract policing for eight provinces, three territories, and roughly 150 municipalities. Since 2019, RCMP Regular Members have been represented by the National Police Federation under a TBS-negotiated collective agreement.
~20K
Regular Members
5
Classifications
$69K–$174K
Salary range
2026
Current rates
RCMP — rates set under the Treasury Board / National Police Federation collective agreement (Appendix A), distinct from core public administration agreements.
Treasury Board is the legal employer of RCMP Regular Members. The current NPF collective agreement, including all RM-* specialist appendices, was verified against TBS publication as of 2026-04-26. The RCMP is not a Schedule V separate agency — it sits within the core public administration framework, but its pay schedule is uniformed-service-specific.
Headline RCMP Classification
Regular Members (RM) are the uniformed police officers covering Constable through Staff Sergeant Major. See the full RM page for Constable through Sergeant Major rates and the constable arbitration award detail.
RCMP Specialist Categories
4 specialist categories sit within the RM bargaining structure but cover non-uniformed-policing work — aviation, training, special equipment, and professional services. Click any category to expand its pay scale.
RM-AMERCMP - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer3 levels
The RM-AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) group at the RCMP covers the certified aircraft maintenance engineers who maintain RCMP Air Services fleet, including fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters used for surveillance, prisoner transport, search-and-rescue support, and remote-detachment supply runs. AME positions require Transport Canada licensing (M1, M2, or E ratings depending on the aircraft type) plus federal security clearance. The RCMP operates a relatively small fleet, so the AME group is correspondingly small; positions are concentrated at RCMP Air Services bases in Ottawa, Edmonton, and Saint-Hubert.
RM-AME-01 ($112,295 to $126,311) is the working-level licensed AME position with four step increments reflecting in-band progression. RM-AME-02 ($151,561 single rate) is the senior AME position, typically covering lead AMEs at each base or fleet-specific specialists. RM-AME-03 ($174,303 single rate) is the most senior technical AME role, reserved for fleet engineering leads and senior airworthiness advisors. The two-tier promotion structure above RM-AME-01 mirrors the typical AME career arc: licensed engineer, then senior engineer with type-specific authority, then engineering lead.
RM-AME falls under the same NPF collective agreement framework as Regular Members but uses a distinct salary appendix reflecting the aviation labour market. AME compensation at the RCMP is competitive with mid-size commercial operators but trails major Canadian airlines (Air Canada, WestJet) at the senior levels, where airline AME total compensation with shift premiums can exceed RM-AME-03. The trade-off RCMP AMEs accept is access to specialized law-enforcement aviation work, predictable hours compared to airline maintenance, and federal pension benefits. Most AMEs at RCMP Air Services come from prior commercial or military aviation backgrounds rather than direct out of AME training programmes.
| Level | Steps | Salary range |
|---|---|---|
| RM-AME-01 | 4 | $112,295 – $126,311 |
| RM-AME-02 | 1 | $151,561 – $151,561 |
| RM-AME-03 | 1 | $174,303 – $174,303 |
Source: TBS / NPF Appendix A →
RM-PRORCMP - Professional2 levels
The RM-PRO (Professional) group at the RCMP covers a small set of professional positions that sit within the Regular Member bargaining structure but perform civilian-equivalent professional work rather than uniformed policing. These positions exist where specific RCMP roles require professional credentials and continuity with the RM pay framework, typically due to integration with operational policing functions. RM-PRO is one of the smaller specialist categories within the RCMP pay scales.
RM-PRO-01 ($72,639 to $84,972) is the entry and working level for professional positions in this stream, with five step increments. RM-PRO-02 ($79,176 to $92,620) is the senior level, typically reached through internal advancement and additional credential or experience requirements. The pay range is comparable to mid-band federal AS or PM positions at TBS, reflecting the work's similarity to general administrative professional roles rather than specialist policing.
RM-PRO falls under the NPF collective agreement as part of the broader RM framework, with rates published in TBS Appendix A. The category is rarely advertised externally because most positions are filled through internal redeployment of RCMP staff with the required credentials. Service in RM-PRO counts toward the RCMP Superannuation Act pension, the same plan covering Regular Members and other RM-* categories.
| Level | Steps | Salary range |
|---|---|---|
| RM-PRO-01 | 5 | $72,639 – $84,972 |
| RM-PRO-02 | 5 | $79,176 – $92,620 |
Source: TBS / NPF Appendix A →
RM-PTRCMP - Police Training3 levels
The RM-PT (Police Training) group at the RCMP covers the instructional cadre at Depot Division in Regina, the national training facility where every RCMP Regular Member begins their career through the 26-week Cadet Training Programme. RM-PT positions also include training designers, course coordinators, and police-college instructors who deliver advanced courses on investigations, use-of-force, vehicle operations, and incident command. Many RM-PT instructors are seconded experienced Regular Members rotating through teaching assignments before returning to operational policing.
RM-PT-01 ($117,764 to $134,092) is the working-level instructor position with six step increments, typically held by senior Constables or Corporals on a teaching rotation. RM-PT-02 ($125,359 to $146,625) covers senior instructors, course directors, and curriculum specialists. RM-PT-03 ($142,624 to $167,064) is the most senior RM-PT level, typically a programme director or master instructor responsible for entire course suites. The RM-PT pay scale runs slightly above the equivalent operational Regular Member ranks to incentivize the teaching assignment.
RM-PT falls under the NPF collective agreement framework, with the same April-each-year revision cadence as the main RM scale. Most RM-PT positions are filled by competitive secondment from operational divisions, with selected members typically posted to Depot for three to five years before returning to field policing. RM-PT service counts toward RCMP Superannuation Act pension accruals identical to operational Regular Member service.
| Level | Steps | Salary range |
|---|---|---|
| RM-PT-01 | 6 | $117,764 – $134,092 |
| RM-PT-02 | 7 | $125,359 – $146,625 |
| RM-PT-03 | 7 | $142,624 – $167,064 |
Source: TBS / NPF Appendix A →
RM-SERCMP - Special Equipment5 levels
The RM-SE (Special Equipment) group at the RCMP covers specialist technical positions supporting RCMP operational technology: surveillance equipment maintenance, electronic countermeasures, communications systems, technical investigation support, and the specialized equipment used by federal policing units. RM-SE positions typically require an electronics or engineering technology background plus security clearance up to Top Secret depending on the role. Many RM-SE positions support classified or sensitive operations and are not publicly advertised.
RM-SE-01 ($69,356 to $81,471) is the entry-level technician position with five step increments. RM-SE-02 ($75,983 to $88,196) and RM-SE-03 ($81,475 to $96,124) cover working-level specialists and senior technicians. RM-SE-04 ($100,830 to $118,524) is a senior technical lead position. RM-SE-05 ($112,135 to $129,996) is the most senior RM-SE classification, typically a principal technical specialist or programme lead in a specific equipment domain. The five-level structure mirrors the typical career progression for specialist technicians in federal law enforcement technical services.
RM-SE falls under the NPF collective agreement as part of the RM family of pay structures, with rates published in TBS Appendix A. Compared to private-sector electronics or technical specialist roles, RM-SE pay is competitive at the working levels but lags at the senior levels (RM-SE-04 and RM-SE-05) where private-sector technology compensation rises faster. The compensating factors are access to RCMP-specific equipment and operational support work, the RCMP Superannuation Act pension, and the deep specialization that develops over a career within federal technical services.
| Level | Steps | Salary range |
|---|---|---|
| RM-SE-01 | 5 | $69,356 – $81,471 |
| RM-SE-02 | 5 | $75,983 – $88,196 |
| RM-SE-03 | 5 | $81,475 – $96,124 |
| RM-SE-04 | 5 | $100,830 – $118,524 |
| RM-SE-05 | 5 | $112,135 – $129,996 |
Source: TBS / NPF Appendix A →
About RCMP Pay Structure
Since 2019, RCMP Regular Members have been represented by the National Police Federation, the first union to certify in the RCMP's 150-year history. The collective agreement is negotiated between Treasury Board (acting as the employer) and the NPF, and is published as TBS Appendix A under the RM Group framework. RCMP pay is rank-based rather than classification-based: Constable through Staff Sergeant Major, with specialist categories (RM-AME for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, RM-PT for Police Training instructors, RM-SE for Special Equipment specialists, and RM-PRO for Professional positions) sitting within the broader RM bargaining structure.
RCMP service counts toward the RCMP Superannuation Act pension plan, which is distinct from both the Public Service Pension Plan and the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act. RCMP compensation also includes Service Pay (a tenure-based supplement), shift premiums, and isolated-posting allowances that the published base rates do not reflect.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an RCMP officer make?
Constables earn $71,191 at Step 1 (initial appointment after Depot graduation), progressing to $115,350 at Step 5 over roughly four years. Promotion to Corporal moves the rate to $121,691–$126,311. Sergeants earn up to $137,677 and Staff Sergeants up to $150,073. See the full RM page for all ranks.
Are RCMP officers paid by Treasury Board?
Treasury Board is the legal employer of RCMP Regular Members under the NPF collective agreement. The RCMP itself is not a Schedule V separate agency — it sits within the federal core public administration framework, but with its own rank-based pay schedule and its own pension regime (RCMPSA).
How current are the RCMP rates on FedPay?
Last verified against the TBS RM Appendix A and the 2024 Constable arbitration award (mirrored on rcmp.ca) as of 2026-04-26. Higher-rank rates after 2022-04-01 are not yet published in public Appendix A; we surface the most recent verified values.