TI Salary 2026: $54,407–$123,889 — Technical Inspection (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-06-22 · Verified 2026-04-26
TI rates of pay for all TI (Technical Inspection) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $54,407 to $123,889 across 8 levels. Category: Technical & IT. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TI-1 | $54,407 ~$40K net | $55,932 ~$41K net | $57,464 ~$42K net | $59,008 ~$43K net | $61,366 ~$45K net |
| TI-2 | $57,346 ~$42K net | $59,007 ~$43K net | $60,645 ~$44K net | $62,284 ~$46K net | $64,776 ~$47K net |
| TI-3 | $64,305 ~$47K net | $66,227 ~$48K net | $68,135 ~$49K net | $70,044 ~$50K net | $72,845 ~$52K net |
| TI-4 | $70,791 ~$51K net | $72,956 ~$52K net | $75,124 ~$53K net | $77,289 ~$55K net | $80,379 ~$56K net |
| TI-5 | $79,037 ~$56K net | $81,534 ~$57K net | $84,025 ~$59K net | $86,515 ~$60K net | $89,972 ~$62K net |
| TI-6 | $88,792 ~$62K net | $91,678 ~$63K net | $94,559 ~$65K net | $97,444 ~$67K net | $101,342 ~$69K net |
| TI-7 | $97,742 ~$67K net | $100,849 ~$69K net | $103,966 ~$71K net | $107,080 ~$73K net | $111,365 ~$76K net |
| TI-8 | $108,495 ~$74K net | $112,138 ~$76K net | $115,770 ~$78K net | $119,125 ~$80K net | $123,889 ~$83K 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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TI-1
$54,407 – $61,366
$2,093 – $2,360 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
TI-1 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-22 | $54,407 | $55,932 | $57,464 | $59,008 | $61,366 |
| 2023-06-22 | $53,207 | $54,699 | $56,197 | $57,707 | $60,013 |
| 2022-06-22 | $51,400 | $52,842 | $54,288 | $55,748 | $57,975 |
| 2021-06-22 | $49,048 | $50,425 | $51,805 | $53,198 | $55,323 |
| 2020-06-22 | $48,323 | $49,680 | $51,039 | $52,412 | $54,505 |
TI – Technical Inspection
$54,407 – $123,889
$2,093 – $4,765 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-06-22 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the TI Classification
The TI (Technical Inspection) group covers technical inspectors who examine and test products, materials, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with federal standards and regulations. TI employees work across multiple departments including National Defence (equipment inspection), Transport Canada (technical compliance), and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (safety inspections). Their work ensures that materials and equipment used by the federal government or regulated by federal agencies meet required specifications.
TI-01 through TI-03 cover inspectors at various experience levels — from trainees to fully independent technical inspectors. TI-04 and TI-05 cover senior inspectors and supervisory positions. The specific technical knowledge required varies significantly by position — a TI inspector examining military equipment at DND needs very different expertise than one inspecting nuclear facilities for the CNSC. Many TI positions require relevant technical diplomas or trade qualifications.
The TI group is represented by PSAC under the Technical Services (TC) collective agreement. Technical inspection work is essential to federal quality assurance — TI inspectors verify that everything from military spare parts to construction materials to nuclear safety equipment meets the standards necessary for safe and effective use. The work requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and the ability to make independent judgments about whether products and facilities meet specifications. Despite the critical nature of the work, TI compensation is modest compared to inspection roles in the private sector.
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TI salary — frequently asked questions
What is the TI salary range?
The TI (Technical Inspection) salary range is $54,407 to $123,889 per year as of 2024-06-22, across 8 levels (TI-1, TI-2, TI-3, TI-4, TI-5, TI-6, TI-7, TI-8). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does TI stand for in the Government of Canada?
TI is the Treasury Board classification code for Technical Inspection positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 8 levels (TI-1, TI-2, TI-3, TI-4, TI-5, TI-6, TI-7, TI-8) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a TI-1 make?
A TI-1 earns $54,407 (Step 1) to $61,366 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-2 make?
A TI-2 earns $57,346 (Step 1) to $64,776 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-3 make?
A TI-3 earns $64,305 (Step 1) to $72,845 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-4 make?
A TI-4 earns $70,791 (Step 1) to $80,379 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-5 make?
A TI-5 earns $79,037 (Step 1) to $89,972 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-6 make?
A TI-6 earns $88,792 (Step 1) to $101,342 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-7 make?
A TI-7 earns $97,742 (Step 1) to $111,365 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22.
How much does a TI-8 make?
A TI-8 earns $108,495 (Step 1) to $123,889 (Step 5) per year as of 2024-06-22. TI-8 is the senior-most level in the TI group.
When was the TI pay scale last updated?
The current TI pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-06-22, with a total of 40 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the TI take-home pay after taxes?
TI 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 TI level and step.