TR Salary 2026: $67,270–$137,916 — Translation (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-19 · Verified 2026-04-26
TR rates of pay for all TR (Translation) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $67,270 to $137,916 across 5 levels. Category: Administrative. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-01 | $67,270 ~$49K net | $69,021 ~$50K net | $70,764 ~$51K net | $72,507 ~$52K net | $74,249 ~$53K net | — | — | — |
| TR-02 | $73,555 ~$52K net | $76,863 ~$54K net | $80,179 ~$56K net | $83,482 ~$58K net | $86,800 ~$60K net | $90,100 ~$62K net | $93,415 ~$64K net | $97,156 ~$67K net |
| TR-03 | $90,174 ~$62K net | $94,121 ~$65K net | $98,059 ~$67K net | $101,999 ~$70K net | $105,943 ~$72K net | $109,896 ~$75K net | $114,350 ~$77K net | — |
| TR-04 | $98,895 ~$68K net | $102,675 ~$70K net | $106,453 ~$73K net | $110,235 ~$75K net | $114,014 ~$77K net | $117,797 ~$80K net | $122,300 ~$82K net | $126,655 ~$85K net |
| TR-05 | $123,960 ~$83K net | $127,449 ~$85K net | $130,934 ~$87K net | $134,425 ~$89K net | $137,916 ~$91K 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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TR-01
$67,270 – $74,249
$2,587 – $2,856 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2025-04-19 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
TR-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-19 | $67,270 | $69,021 | $70,764 | $72,507 | $74,249 |
| 2024-04-19 | $65,951 | $67,668 | $69,376 | $71,085 | $72,793 |
| 2023-04-19 | $64,497 | $66,175 | $67,846 | $69,518 | $71,187 |
| 2022-04-19 | $62,307 | $63,928 | $65,542 | $67,157 | $68,770 |
| 2021-04-19 | $59,457 | $61,004 | $62,544 | $64,085 | $65,624 |
TR – Translation
$67,270 – $137,916
$2,587 – $5,304 biweekly (before deductions)
5 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-04-19 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the TR Classification
The TR (Translation) group covers translators, interpreters, and terminologists working for the federal government, primarily at the Translation Bureau within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). TR employees provide translation and interpretation services to Parliament, the courts, and all federal departments — ensuring that the Government of Canada operates fully in both official languages. This includes translating legislation, policy documents, ministerial speeches, and technical manuals between English and French.
TR-01 covers junior translators and those in training. TR-02 is the full working-level translator handling standard government texts. TR-03 covers senior translators who handle specialized or sensitive materials — legal texts, scientific reports, and international agreements. TR-04 and TR-05 are revision and management positions. Parliamentary interpreters, who provide real-time simultaneous interpretation in the House of Commons and Senate, are among the most skilled language professionals in the public service.
The TR group is represented by CAPE (Canadian Association of Professional Employees). Federal translation is a highly specialized field — TR employees are expected to produce publication-quality translations across a wide range of subject matter, from tax law to environmental science. The Translation Bureau has faced significant changes in recent years with the introduction of machine translation tools, but human translators remain essential for quality assurance, legal texts, and parliamentary proceedings where accuracy is paramount.
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TR salary — frequently asked questions
What is the TR salary range?
The TR (Translation) salary range is $67,270 to $137,916 per year as of 2025-04-19, across 5 levels (TR-01, TR-02, TR-03, TR-04, TR-05). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does TR stand for in the Government of Canada?
TR is the Treasury Board classification code for Translation positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 5 levels (TR-01, TR-02, TR-03, TR-04, TR-05) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a TR-01 make?
A TR-01 earns $67,270 (Step 1) to $74,249 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-19.
How much does a TR-02 make?
A TR-02 earns $73,555 (Step 1) to $97,156 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-04-19.
How much does a TR-03 make?
A TR-03 earns $90,174 (Step 1) to $114,350 (Step 7) per year as of 2025-04-19.
How much does a TR-04 make?
A TR-04 earns $98,895 (Step 1) to $126,655 (Step 8) per year as of 2025-04-19.
How much does a TR-05 make?
A TR-05 earns $123,960 (Step 1) to $137,916 (Step 5) per year as of 2025-04-19. TR-05 is the senior-most level in the TR group.
When was the TR pay scale last updated?
The current TR pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-19, with a total of 33 pay steps across 5 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the TR take-home pay after taxes?
TR 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 TR level and step.