SG-SRE Salary 2026: $74,408–$151,751 — Scientific Regulation - SRE (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-10-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
SG-SRE rates of pay for all SG-SRE (Scientific Regulation - SRE) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $74,408 to $151,751 across 7 levels. Category: Science & Policy. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG-SRE-02 | $74,408 ~$53K net | $77,355 ~$55K net | $80,288 ~$56K net | $83,242 ~$58K net | $86,193 ~$60K net | $89,420 ~$62K net | — | — |
| SG-SRE-03 | $80,983 ~$57K net | $84,396 ~$59K net | $87,826 ~$61K net | $91,233 ~$63K net | $94,631 ~$65K net | $98,069 ~$67K net | $101,497 ~$70K net | $105,472 ~$72K net |
| SG-SRE-04 | $95,754 ~$66K net | $99,149 ~$68K net | $102,348 ~$70K net | $105,540 ~$72K net | $109,156 ~$74K net | $112,765 ~$77K net | $116,625 ~$79K net | — |
| SG-SRE-05 | $105,713 ~$72K net | $109,307 ~$74K net | $112,898 ~$77K net | $116,469 ~$79K net | $120,059 ~$81K net | $123,654 ~$83K net | $127,657 ~$85K net | — |
| SG-SRE-06 | $111,610 ~$76K net | $115,131 ~$78K net | $118,652 ~$80K net | $122,204 ~$82K net | $125,747 ~$84K net | $129,301 ~$86K net | $133,163 ~$88K net | — |
| SG-SRE-07 | $119,035 ~$80K net | $123,187 ~$83K net | $126,981 ~$85K net | $131,134 ~$87K net | $135,289 ~$89K net | $139,437 ~$91K net | $143,842 ~$94K net | — |
| SG-SRE-08 | $124,897 ~$84K net | $129,283 ~$86K net | $133,670 ~$88K net | $138,059 ~$91K net | $142,440 ~$93K net | $146,835 ~$95K net | $151,751 ~$98K net | — |
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SG-SRE-02
$74,408 – $89,420
$2,862 – $3,439 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
SG-SRE-02 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | $74,408 | $77,355 | $80,288 | $83,242 | $86,193 | $89,420 |
| 2024-10-01 | $72,949 | $75,838 | $78,714 | $81,610 | $84,503 | $87,667 |
| 2023-10-01 | $71,340 | $74,166 | $76,978 | $79,810 | $82,639 | $85,733 |
| 2022-10-01 | $68,917 | $71,648 | $74,364 | $77,100 | $79,833 | $82,821 |
| 2021-10-01 | $65,764 | $68,370 | $70,962 | $73,573 | $76,181 | $79,033 |
SG-SRE – Scientific Regulation - SRE
$74,408 – $151,751
$2,862 – $5,837 biweekly (before deductions)
7 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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SG-SRE salary — frequently asked questions
What is the SG-SRE salary range?
The SG-SRE (Scientific Regulation - SRE) salary range is $74,408 to $151,751 per year as of 2025-10-01, across 7 levels (SG-SRE-02, SG-SRE-03, SG-SRE-04, SG-SRE-05, SG-SRE-06, SG-SRE-07, SG-SRE-08). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does SG-SRE stand for in the Government of Canada?
SG-SRE is the Treasury Board classification code for Scientific Regulation - SRE positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 7 levels (SG-SRE-02, SG-SRE-03, SG-SRE-04, SG-SRE-05, SG-SRE-06, SG-SRE-07, SG-SRE-08) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a SG-SRE-02 make?
A SG-SRE-02 earns $74,408 (Step 1) to $89,420 (Step 6) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a SG-SRE-03 make?
A SG-SRE-03 earns $80,983 (Step 1) to $105,472 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a SG-SRE-04 make?
A SG-SRE-04 earns $95,754 (Step 1) to $116,625 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a SG-SRE-05 make?
A SG-SRE-05 earns $105,713 (Step 1) to $127,657 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a SG-SRE-06 make?
A SG-SRE-06 earns $111,610 (Step 1) to $133,163 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a SG-SRE-07 make?
A SG-SRE-07 earns $119,035 (Step 1) to $143,842 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01.
How much does a SG-SRE-08 make?
A SG-SRE-08 earns $124,897 (Step 1) to $151,751 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-10-01. SG-SRE-08 is the senior-most level in the SG-SRE group.
When was the SG-SRE pay scale last updated?
The current SG-SRE pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-10-01, with a total of 49 pay steps across 7 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the SG-SRE take-home pay after taxes?
SG-SRE 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 SG-SRE level and step.