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NOC 60040: Managers in customer and personal services

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Managers in customer and personal services provide services such as dry cleaning, hairdressing or residential cleaning. This group also includes managers of schools that provide non-vocational instruction in driving, languages, music, dance, art, cooking or fashion.

Median Pay$34/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles54 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 60040

Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.

54 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 60040

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Managers in customer and personal services is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 60040.

Former NOC 06514-Digit Legacy
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$20$34/hr$62.93
Newfoundland and Labrador$20.35/hr$30.1/hr$56.85/hr
Nova Scotia$21.69/hr$32.39/hr$52.81/hr
New Brunswick$21.67/hr$29.35/hr$52.32/hr
Quebec$21.75/hr$33.95/hr$59.38/hr
Ontario$20/hr$36.25/hr$65.08/hr
Manitoba$23.68/hr$38.33/hr$61.16/hr
Saskatchewan$21.86/hr$31.63/hr$49.11/hr
Alberta$19.72/hr$32.51/hr$59.27/hr
British Columbia$22.31/hr$37.26/hr$55.9/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$34.92/hr
$23.86 - $64.13
Ottawa
$33.72/hr
$21.64 - $60.01
Toronto
$32.31/hr
$20 - $71.43
Calgary
$33.07/hr
$20.13 - $58.85
Edmonton
$33.56/hr
$20.51 - $54.62
Vancouver
$37.51/hr
$26.98 - $56.48

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • A college diploma or vocational certificate in the subject of instruction may be required.
  • One to three years of experience in the service being offered are usually required.

Official Job Titles for NOC 60040

54 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

barber shop managercar wash managercooking school managerdriving school managerdry cleaning service managerhairdressing salon managerpest control service managerresidential cleaning service managerseptic tank service managerspa managerwindow washing service manageracademy of music managerart school managerautomobile driver training school managerautomobile driving school managerbeauty shop managerboarding kennel managercarpet cleaning service managercold-storage managercraft school managercrematorium managerdance school managerdog grooming establishment managerdog kennel managerdry cleaning plant managerescort agency manageresthetic services managerfur cleaning plant managerhairstyling salon managerholidays service managerhome care service managerjanitorial services managerkennel managerlaundry and dry cleaning managerlaundry managerlaundry service managermassage parlour managermodelling school managermovie theatre managermusic academy managermusic school managerpet care services managerpet grooming establishment managerpet grooming salon managerpet-sitting service managersauna managerschool of art managershoe repair service managerspa directorswimming pool maintenance service managertanning salon managertour operatortruck wash managerweight-loss clinic manager

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 60040 (Managers in customer and personal services)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 60040 is classified as TEER 0, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $34/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Managers in customer and personal services was categorized under NOC 0651 (Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 60040 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 60040 is $34.92/hr in Montréal, $33.72/hr in Ottawa, $32.31/hr in Toronto, $33.07/hr in Calgary, $33.56/hr in Edmonton.
Next Steps for NOC 60040

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Last verified: September 2026