WP Salary 2026: $46,685–$136,340 — Welfare Programmes (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2024-06-21 · Verified 2026-04-26
WP rates of pay for all WP (Welfare Programmes) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $46,685 to $136,340 across 6 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 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP-01 | $46,685 ~$35K net | $48,827 ~$36K net | $50,962 ~$38K net | $53,102 ~$39K net | $55,248 ~$41K net | $57,375 ~$42K net | $59,507 ~$44K net | $61,641 ~$45K net | $64,100 ~$47K net | $66,668 ~$48K net |
| WP-02 | $58,101 ~$43K net | $60,523 ~$44K net | $62,923 ~$46K net | $65,343 ~$47K net | $67,758 ~$49K net | $70,180 ~$50K net | $72,599 ~$52K net | $76,231 ~$54K net | $79,963 ~$56K net | — |
| WP-03 | $69,036 ~$50K net | $71,797 ~$51K net | $74,561 ~$53K net | $77,319 ~$55K net | $80,082 ~$56K net | $82,845 ~$58K net | $86,160 ~$60K net | $89,607 ~$62K net | — | — |
| WP-04 | $78,017 ~$55K net | $81,140 ~$57K net | $84,251 ~$59K net | $87,364 ~$61K net | $90,471 ~$63K net | $94,090 ~$65K net | $97,855 ~$67K net | $103,279 ~$71K net | — | — |
| WP-05 | $93,462 ~$64K net | $97,200 ~$67K net | $100,958 ~$69K net | $104,711 ~$72K net | $108,462 ~$74K net | $112,805 ~$77K net | $117,317 ~$79K net | — | — | — |
| WP-06 | $111,490 ~$76K net | $116,345 ~$79K net | $121,199 ~$82K net | $126,051 ~$84K net | $131,093 ~$87K net | $136,340 ~$90K 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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WP-01
$46,685 – $66,668
$1,796 – $2,564 biweekly (before deductions)
Rates effective from 2024-06-21 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
WP-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-21 | $46,685 | $48,827 | $50,962 | $53,102 | $55,248 | $57,375 | $59,507 | $61,641 | $64,100 | $66,668 |
WP – Welfare Programmes
$46,685 – $136,340
$1,796 – $5,244 biweekly (before deductions)
6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2024-06-21 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
About the WP Classification
The WP (Welfare Programmes) group covers positions involved in the delivery and management of social and welfare programs across the federal government. A clear example sits at Correctional Service Canada, where Parole Officers are classified at WP-04 and Parole Officer Supervisors and Managers at WP-05, both receiving a terminable allowance on top of base pay for that work. More broadly, WP officers plan, deliver, and oversee social development and community support programs, with much of the group concentrated in departments responsible for social and Indigenous program delivery.
WP-01 ($46,685 to $66,668) is the entry level, and it carries the longest step grid in the group at ten increments. WP-02 and WP-03 are working-level officer roles. WP-04 ($78,017 to $103,279) and WP-05 ($93,462 to $117,317) are senior officer and supervisory positions, the band that covers Parole Officers and experienced social program officers. WP-06 ($111,490 to $136,340) is the senior management level, overseeing program teams or regional operations.
The WP group falls under the Programme and Administrative Services (PA) collective agreement, negotiated between Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the same agreement that covers AS, PM, and CR. The rates shown reflect the most recent published pay lines, effective June 21, 2024. WP shares the PA agreement's step structure and working conditions, but its social-program focus makes it a smaller and more specialized classification than the large administrative groups.
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WP salary — frequently asked questions
What is the WP salary range?
The WP (Welfare Programmes) salary range is $46,685 to $136,340 per year as of 2024-06-21, across 6 levels (WP-01, WP-02, WP-03, WP-04, WP-05, WP-06). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does WP stand for in the Government of Canada?
WP is the Treasury Board classification code for Welfare Programmes positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 6 levels (WP-01, WP-02, WP-03, WP-04, WP-05, WP-06) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a WP-01 make?
A WP-01 earns $46,685 (Step 1) to $66,668 (Step 10) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a WP-02 make?
A WP-02 earns $58,101 (Step 1) to $79,963 (Step 9) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a WP-03 make?
A WP-03 earns $69,036 (Step 1) to $89,607 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a WP-04 make?
A WP-04 earns $78,017 (Step 1) to $103,279 (Step 8) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a WP-05 make?
A WP-05 earns $93,462 (Step 1) to $117,317 (Step 7) per year as of 2024-06-21.
How much does a WP-06 make?
A WP-06 earns $111,490 (Step 1) to $136,340 (Step 6) per year as of 2024-06-21. WP-06 is the senior-most level in the WP group.
When was the WP pay scale last updated?
The current WP pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2024-06-21, with a total of 48 pay steps across 6 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the WP take-home pay after taxes?
WP 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 WP level and step.