RM Salary 2026: $71,191–$150,524 — Regular Member (RCMP) (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
RM rates of pay for all RM (Regular Member (RCMP)) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $71,191 to $150,524 across 5 levels. Category: Law & Regulation. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CST | $71,191 ~$51K net | $92,497 ~$64K net | $100,356 ~$69K net | $108,220 ~$74K net | $115,350 ~$78K net |
| RM-CPL | $121,691 ~$82K net | $126,311 ~$85K net | — | — | — |
| RM-SGT | $133,677 ~$88K net | $137,677 ~$90K net | — | — | — |
| RM-SSGT | $146,019 ~$95K net | $150,073 ~$97K net | — | — | — |
| RM-SMAJ | $150,524 ~$97K 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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CST
$71,191 – $115,350
$2,738 – $4,437 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
CST pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-01 | $71,191 | $92,497 | $100,356 | $108,220 | $115,350 |
| 2023-04-01 | $68,426 | $88,905 | $96,459 | $104,018 | $110,871 |
| 2022-04-01 | $65,776 | $85,461 | $92,722 | $99,988 | $106,576 |
| 2021-04-01 | $63,210 | $82,127 | $89,105 | $96,087 | $102,418 |
| 2020-04-01 | $61,205 | $79,521 | $86,278 | $93,039 | $99,169 |
| 2019-04-01 | $59,117 | $76,809 | $83,336 | $89,866 | $95,787 |
| 2018-04-01 | $56,683 | $73,647 | $79,905 | $86,166 | $91,844 |
| 2017-04-01 | $54,885 | $71,311 | $77,370 | $83,433 | $88,931 |
RM – Regular Member (RCMP)
$71,191 – $150,524
$2,738 – $5,789 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the RM Classification at Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Regular Member (RM) pay scale covers the uniformed police officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, from Constable through Staff Sergeant Major. RCMP Regular Members provide federal policing across Canada and contract policing for eight provinces, three territories, and approximately 150 municipalities that do not maintain their own police service. Constable is the entry rank for nearly every Regular Member career, reached after completing the Cadet Training Programme at Depot Division in Regina. The RM scale does not cover RCMP civilian employees (paid on TBS core public administration scales) or RCMP special-equipment, professional, and police-training categories, which sit on separate RM-* scales.
Constable ($71,191 to $115,350) covers five pay steps reached over roughly four years of service post-graduation from Depot; Step 1 is the initial appointment rate and Step 5 is the senior constable rate. Corporal ($121,691 to $126,311) is the first promotion rank, typically reached after six to ten years of constable service. Sergeant ($133,677 to $137,677) and Staff Sergeant ($146,019 to $150,073) are supervisory ranks at detachment, section, or unit level. Staff Sergeant Major ($150,524 single rate) is the most senior NCO rank; the data here uses a combined rate covering Staff Sergeant Major, Sergeant Major, and Corps Sergeant Major positions, which Appendix A of the agreement treats as a single step.
Since 2019, RCMP Regular Members have been represented by the National Police Federation (NPF), the first union to certify in the RCMP's 150-year history. The current collective agreement is published as TBS Appendix A under the RM Group framework. Rates are typically updated each April. RCMP compensation also includes Service Pay (a tenure-based supplement) and various allowances for shift work, isolated posting, and specialty assignments (police service dog handlers, marine police, etc.) that the base rates do not reflect. Regular Members are covered by the RCMP Superannuation Act pension, which is distinct from the Public Service Pension Plan and the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act.
RM salary — frequently asked questions
What is the RM salary range?
The RM (Regular Member (RCMP)) salary range is $71,191 to $150,524 per year as of 2024-04-01, across 5 levels (CST, RM-CPL, RM-SGT, RM-SSGT, RM-SMAJ). Rates are sourced from Royal Canadian Mounted Police's publicly published pay scales.
What does RM stand for at Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
RM is the classification code for Regular Member (RCMP) positions at Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It covers 5 levels (CST, RM-CPL, RM-SGT, RM-SSGT, RM-SMAJ) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a CST make?
A CST earns $71,191 (Step 1) to $115,350 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a RM-CPL make?
A RM-CPL earns $121,691 (Step 1) to $126,311 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a RM-SGT make?
A RM-SGT earns $133,677 (Step 1) to $137,677 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a RM-SSGT make?
A RM-SSGT earns $146,019 (Step 1) to $150,073 (Step 2) per year as of 2024-04-01.
How much does a RM-SMAJ make?
A RM-SMAJ earns $150,524 per year as of 2024-04-01. RM-SMAJ is the senior-most level in the RM group at Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
When was the RM pay scale last updated?
The current RM pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-04-01, with a total of 12 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Royal Canadian Mounted Police's primary source regularly.
What is the RM take-home pay after taxes?
RM 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 pension contributions for any RM level and step.