RO Salary 2026: $34,543–$115,488 — Radio Operations (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-05-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
RO rates of pay for all RO (Radio Operations) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $34,543 to $115,488 across 7 levels. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO-00 | $34,543 ~$27K net | $35,237 ~$27K net | $35,933 ~$28K net | $36,602 ~$28K net | $37,274 ~$29K net | $37,944 ~$29K net | $39,461 ~$30K net |
| RO-01 | $50,706 ~$38K net | $54,431 ~$40K net | $58,158 ~$43K net | $61,885 ~$45K net | $65,614 ~$48K net | $69,342 ~$50K net | $72,114 ~$51K net |
| RO-02 | $58,126 ~$43K net | $61,025 ~$45K net | $63,920 ~$47K net | $66,818 ~$48K net | $69,714 ~$50K net | $72,615 ~$52K net | $75,520 ~$53K net |
| RO-03 | $64,944 ~$47K net | $68,883 ~$49K net | $72,820 ~$52K net | $76,753 ~$54K net | $80,689 ~$57K net | $84,625 ~$59K net | $88,010 ~$61K net |
| RO-04 | $70,178 ~$50K net | $74,486 ~$53K net | $78,798 ~$55K net | $83,105 ~$58K net | $87,412 ~$61K net | $91,722 ~$63K net | $95,391 ~$66K net |
| RO-05 | $75,938 ~$54K net | $80,657 ~$57K net | $85,374 ~$59K net | $90,094 ~$62K net | $94,811 ~$65K net | $99,534 ~$68K net | $103,515 ~$71K net |
| RO-06 | $83,890 ~$58K net | $89,321 ~$62K net | $94,751 ~$65K net | $100,181 ~$69K net | $105,612 ~$72K net | $111,045 ~$75K net | $115,488 ~$78K 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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RO-00
$34,543 – $39,461
$1,329 – $1,518 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-05-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
RO-00 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | $34,543 | $35,237 | $35,933 | $36,602 | $37,274 | $37,944 | $39,461 |
| 2024-05-01 | $33,866 | $34,546 | $35,228 | $35,884 | $36,543 | $37,200 | $38,687 |
| 2023-05-01 | $33,120 | $33,784 | $34,451 | $35,093 | $35,737 | $36,379 | — |
| 2022-05-01 | $32,312 | $32,960 | $33,611 | $34,237 | $34,865 | $35,492 | — |
| 2021-05-01 | $31,059 | $31,682 | $32,308 | $32,909 | $33,513 | $34,116 | — |
RO – Radio Operations
$34,543 – $115,488
$1,329 – $4,442 biweekly (before deductions)
7 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-05-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the RO Classification
The RO (Radio Operations) group covers radio operators and communications technicians employed by the federal government, primarily at the Canadian Coast Guard, Department of National Defence, and other departments with radio communications requirements. RO employees operate maritime radio stations, monitor distress frequencies, relay navigational warnings, and maintain communications with vessels and aircraft in Canadian waters and airspace.
RO-01 through RO-03 cover radio operators at varying skill levels. RO-04 and above are senior operators and station supervisors. Coast Guard RO operators are particularly critical — they monitor marine distress frequencies 24 hours a day, coordinate search and rescue communications, and relay weather and navigational information to vessels. Many RO positions involve shift work at remote coastal radio stations.
The RO group has been affected by technological change as satellite communications and automated systems have replaced some traditional radio monitoring functions. However, human radio operators remain essential for interpreting distress signals, coordinating complex search and rescue operations, and providing communications in situations where automated systems are insufficient. The group is represented by PSAC. Despite ongoing automation, the safety-critical nature of maritime communications ensures continued demand for skilled radio operators.
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RO salary — frequently asked questions
What is the RO salary range?
The RO (Radio Operations) salary range is $34,543 to $115,488 per year as of 2025-05-01, across 7 levels (RO-00, RO-01, RO-02, RO-03, RO-04, RO-05, RO-06). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does RO stand for in the Government of Canada?
RO is the Treasury Board classification code for Radio Operations positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 7 levels (RO-00, RO-01, RO-02, RO-03, RO-04, RO-05, RO-06) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a RO-00 make?
A RO-00 earns $34,543 (Step 1) to $39,461 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01.
How much does a RO-01 make?
A RO-01 earns $50,706 (Step 1) to $72,114 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01.
How much does a RO-02 make?
A RO-02 earns $58,126 (Step 1) to $75,520 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01.
How much does a RO-03 make?
A RO-03 earns $64,944 (Step 1) to $88,010 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01.
How much does a RO-04 make?
A RO-04 earns $70,178 (Step 1) to $95,391 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01.
How much does a RO-05 make?
A RO-05 earns $75,938 (Step 1) to $103,515 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01.
How much does a RO-06 make?
A RO-06 earns $83,890 (Step 1) to $115,488 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-05-01. RO-06 is the senior-most level in the RO group.
When was the RO pay scale last updated?
The current RO pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-05-01, with a total of 49 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the RO take-home pay after taxes?
RO 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 RO level and step.