SO-RAD Salary 2026: $85,400–$104,955 — Ships' Officers - Radio (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
SO-RAD rates of pay for all SO-RAD (Ships' Officers - Radio) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $85,400 to $104,955 across 3 levels. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO-RAD-01 | $85,400 ~$59K net | $88,426 ~$61K net | $91,536 ~$63K net | $94,708 ~$65K net |
| SO-RAD-02 | $90,325 ~$62K net | $93,435 ~$64K net | $96,732 ~$67K net | $100,113 ~$69K net |
| SO-RAD-03 | $94,708 ~$65K net | $97,964 ~$67K net | $101,386 ~$69K net | $104,955 ~$72K 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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SO-RAD-01
$85,400 – $94,708
$3,285 – $3,643 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
SO-RAD-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $85,400 | $88,426 | $91,536 | $94,708 |
| 2024-04-01 | $83,730 | $86,694 | $89,741 | $92,851 |
| 2023-12-21 | $81,894 | $84,795 | $87,758 | $90,805 |
| 2023-04-01 | $78,743 | $81,539 | $84,377 | $87,320 |
| 2022-04-01 | $76,447 | $79,160 | $81,915 | $84,774 |
| 2021-04-01 | $72,962 | $75,529 | $78,179 | $80,892 |
| 2020-04-01 | $71,876 | $74,422 | $77,031 | $79,703 |
| 2019-04-01 | $70,812 | $73,316 | $75,883 | $78,534 |
| 2018-04-01 | $69,288 | $71,730 | $74,255 | $76,843 |
| 2017-04-01 | $67,410 | $69,768 | $72,231 | $74,756 |
SO-RAD – Ships' Officers - Radio
$85,400 – $104,955
$3,285 – $4,037 biweekly (before deductions)
3 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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SO-RAD salary — frequently asked questions
What is the SO-RAD salary range?
The SO-RAD (Ships' Officers - Radio) salary range is $85,400 to $104,955 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 3 levels (SO-RAD-01, SO-RAD-02, SO-RAD-03). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does SO-RAD stand for in the Government of Canada?
SO-RAD is the Treasury Board classification code for Ships' Officers - Radio positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 3 levels (SO-RAD-01, SO-RAD-02, SO-RAD-03) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a SO-RAD-01 make?
A SO-RAD-01 earns $85,400 (Step 1) to $94,708 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a SO-RAD-02 make?
A SO-RAD-02 earns $90,325 (Step 1) to $100,113 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a SO-RAD-03 make?
A SO-RAD-03 earns $94,708 (Step 1) to $104,955 (Step 4) per year as of 2025-04-01. SO-RAD-03 is the senior-most level in the SO-RAD group.
When was the SO-RAD pay scale last updated?
The current SO-RAD pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 12 pay steps across 3 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the SO-RAD take-home pay after taxes?
SO-RAD 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 SO-RAD level and step.