SC Salary 2026: $65,640–$78,708 — Ships' Crew (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-08-05 · Verified 2026-04-26
SC rates of pay for all SC (Ships' Crew) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $65,640 to $78,708 across 7 levels. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 |
|---|---|
| SC-01 | $65,640 ~$48K net |
| SC-02 | $67,068 ~$48K net |
| SC-03 | $69,240 ~$50K net |
| SC-04 | $71,496 ~$51K net |
| SC-05 | $73,788 ~$52K net |
| SC-06 | $76,236 ~$54K net |
| SC-07 | $78,708 ~$55K 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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SC-01
$65,640
$2,525 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
SC-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | $65,640 |
| 2023-08-05 | $64,188 |
| 2022-08-05 | $59,916 |
| 2021-08-05 | $57,168 |
| 2020-08-05 | $56,328 |
SC – Ships' Crew
$65,640 – $78,708
$2,525 – $3,027 biweekly (before deductions)
7 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the SC Classification
The SC (Ships' Crew) group covers civilian mariners employed aboard Canadian Coast Guard vessels and other federal ships. SC employees fill positions from ordinary seaman through to senior officer ranks — helmsmen, bosuns, engineering officers, deck officers, and other maritime positions required to operate federal vessels. The Canadian Coast Guard is the primary employer, operating a fleet of vessels that provide icebreaking, search and rescue, aids to navigation, and marine science support across Canada's coastlines and inland waterways.
SC-01 through SC-03 cover entry-level and working-level crew positions — deckhands, engine room operators, and junior officers. SC-04 and SC-05 cover senior officers, chief engineers, and commanding officers of smaller vessels. SC-06 covers commanding officers of major vessels. SC positions require Transport Canada marine certification appropriate to the vessel size and operating area, with senior positions requiring Master Mariner or Chief Engineer certificates.
SC compensation includes sea pay and other allowances that can significantly increase total compensation above base salary rates for crew members on extended voyages. The work involves weeks-long deployments aboard ship, operations in challenging conditions including Arctic ice, and the physical demands of maritime work. The SC group is represented by multiple unions depending on the specific position. Federal maritime employment offers better job security and pension benefits than private-sector shipping, which attracts mariners willing to accept the structured environment of government vessel operations.
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SC salary — frequently asked questions
What is the SC salary range?
The SC (Ships' Crew) salary range is $65,640 to $78,708 per year as of 2024-08-05, across 7 levels (SC-01, SC-02, SC-03, SC-04, SC-05, SC-06, SC-07). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does SC stand for in the Government of Canada?
SC is the Treasury Board classification code for Ships' Crew positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 7 levels (SC-01, SC-02, SC-03, SC-04, SC-05, SC-06, SC-07) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a SC-01 make?
A SC-01 earns $65,640 per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a SC-02 make?
A SC-02 earns $67,068 per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a SC-03 make?
A SC-03 earns $69,240 per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a SC-04 make?
A SC-04 earns $71,496 per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a SC-05 make?
A SC-05 earns $73,788 per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a SC-06 make?
A SC-06 earns $76,236 per year as of 2024-08-05.
How much does a SC-07 make?
A SC-07 earns $78,708 per year as of 2024-08-05. SC-07 is the senior-most level in the SC group.
When was the SC pay scale last updated?
The current SC pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-08-05, with a total of 7 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the SC take-home pay after taxes?
SC 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 SC level and step.