Canada NOC Code Finder 2026: Search NOC Codes & TEER
The free Canada NOC code finder indexing all 516 NOC codes (2021 version). Check your TEER categories, track latest Express Entry draws (2026), calculate CRS points, and compare official Job Bank salaries across all 13 provinces.
Express Entry Priority Categories
Canada now invites people based on their job. If your job falls in one of these 6 categories, you need a much lower CRS score to get your permanent residency (PR).
STEM Occupations
Healthcare & Social Services
Trade Occupations
Transport Occupations
Agriculture & Agri-Food
French Language Proficiency
Find Out Which TEER Level Your Job Belongs To
Canada groups all jobs into 6 TEER levels (0 to 5) based on the education and experience needed. Your TEER number tells you if you can apply directly for Express Entry or if you need to use a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
TEER 1 - Professional Jobs
Jobs that usually require a university degree (bachelor's or master's).
University degree (bachelor's, master's, or PhD).
Professional license or certification often required.
Browse Canadian Jobs by Industry
Every job in Canada belongs to one of these 10 sectors. Pick your industry to check average pay, job duties, and PR options.
Management & Leaders
Company directors, general managers, store managers, and team leaders.
Business & Office
Accountants, bookkeepers, HR staff, payroll clerks, and office supervisors.
Tech, IT & Engineering
Software developers, web designers, data analysts, and civil engineers.
Healthcare & Medicine
Registered nurses, family doctors, pharmacists, and medical lab techs.
Teaching, Law & Social Work
School teachers, university professors, lawyers, social workers, and daycare staff.
Design, Media & Creative
Graphic designers, content writers, translators, video editors, and artists.
Sales, Food & Hospitality
Cooks, kitchen supervisors, retail store leads, and customer care workers.
Trades, Transport & Drivers
Electricians, plumbers, truck drivers, carpenters, and auto mechanics.
Farming, Forestry & Mining
Farm supervisors, logging crews, miners, and agricultural specialists.
Factory & Manufacturing
Machine operators, food packaging workers, and water plant operators.
How Much Do Jobs Pay in Each Province?
The Canadian government publishes real wage data every year. This number is very important: if an employer wants to hire you on an LMIA work permit, they must pay you at least the median wage shown here.
Ontario (Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton)
| NOC Code | Official Job Title | Median Hourly Pay | Estimated Yearly Pay | Has Benefits? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21232↗ | Software developers and programmers | $51.28/hr | $106,662/yr | 88% |
| 31301↗ | Registered nurses (RN) | $44.50/hr | $92,560/yr | 94% |
| 72400↗ | Electricians | $38.00/hr | $79,040/yr | 82% |
| 11100↗ | Accountants and auditors | $43.27/hr | $90,000/yr | 89% |
| 62020↗ | Food service supervisors | $18.50/hr | $38,480/yr | 51% |
How to Pick the Right NOC Code (And Avoid Rejection)
Many people get their Canada PR application refused simply because they picked the wrong NOC code. Visa officers don't just read your job title—they check what you actually do at work every day. Here are 3 simple rules to get it right.
1. Don't Just Look at Your Job Title
Companies give all kinds of fancy titles like “Tech Ninja” or “Customer Happiness Lead”.
The Canadian government does not care about fancy titles. What matters is what tasks you actually perform every day at work.
2. The 60% Job Duties Rule
Your employer reference letter must demonstrate that you performed the lead statement duties and a substantial number of the main duties.
You do not need to do 100% of the duties. Matching at least 60% of the main duties is what IRCC visa officers look for during evaluation.
3. Always Check the “Exclusions”
Every NOC page has an “Exclusions” section. These are similar-sounding jobs that have a completely different code.
For example, a Software Developer (TEER 1) is different from a Computer Network Technician (TEER 2). Always check this list so you don't pick the wrong one by mistake.
The 4 Must-Haves on Your Work Experience Letter
Must show the official company logo, physical address, supervisor's direct phone number, and corporate email.
Clearly state “30+ hours/week (full-time)”. IRCC will reject letters that only state “full-time” without exact weekly hours.
All Canadian immigration streams require proof that your work was paid. Volunteer or unpaid internships do not count.
Never copy-paste the NOC duties word-for-word. Describe what you actually did at that specific company in plain language.
Search all unit groups, lead statements, duties, and exclusions.
1,200 Point Grid →Calculate your exact score with instant CLB conversion.
Draw #441 History →Latest cutoffs, invitation volumes, and category draw trends.
LMIA Benchmarks →Compare Job Bank low, median, and high wages across 13 provinces.
Sahajul Haque
Creator of CanadaNOCGuide
Hi, I'm Sahajul from Assam, India. When I first started researching Canadian immigration, I found the whole system confusing. Official websites were full of hard-to-understand words, and private agencies were charging high fees just to share basic information.
I built CanadaNOCGuide to make this simple for everyone. I took official Canadian government open data—all 516 NOC codes, 40,000 job titles, real wage reports, and Express Entry draws—and organized it into a clean, easy-to-use, and completely free guide.
100% free open data, no paywalls, and no immigration agency sales pitches. Just clear, honest information to help you plan your journey to Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple answers to common questions about NOC codes, TEER levels, and Canadian PR rules.