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NOC 65100: Cashiers

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

Cashiers operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions. They are employed in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports establishments, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale establishments.

Median Pay$16/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 5PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles27 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 65100

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.

27 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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Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 65100

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Cashiers is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 5, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

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 65100.

Former NOC 66114-Digit Legacy
Cashiers
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)$15$16/hr$19.02
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$16/hr$17.05/hr
Prince Edward Island$16.5/hr$16.5/hr$18/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$16.5/hr$17/hr
New Brunswick$15.65/hr$15.65/hr$17/hr
Quebec$16.1/hr$16.1/hr$19.5/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$17.6/hr$18.5/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$16/hr$18.5/hr
Saskatchewan$15.35/hr$15.35/hr$18.5/hr
Alberta$15/hr$15.15/hr$19.6/hr
British Columbia$17.85/hr$17.85/hr$21/hr
Yukon$17.94/hr$17.94/hr$20/hr
Northwest Territories$16.7/hr$17/hr$20/hr
Nunavut$19/hr$19/hr$21/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
$16.25/hr
$16.1 - $19
Ottawa
$17.6/hr
$17.6 - $19
Toronto
$17.6/hr
$17.6 - $18.5
Calgary
$15.6/hr
$15 - $18
Edmonton
$15.25/hr
$15 - $20
Vancouver
$17.85/hr
$17.85 - $20.75

Employment Requirements

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

  • Some secondary school education is usually required. High school diploma may be required by some employers.
  • A casino gaming licence may be required for cashiers working in gambling casinos.

Official Job Titles for NOC 65100

27 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:

box office cashiercafeteria cashiergrocery store cashiermovie theatre cashieroffice cashierracetrack cashierself-serve gas bar cashiercar park cashiercashiercashier-wrappercasino cashierconvenience store cashiercorner store cashiercurrency exchange cashiercustomer service cashierdining room cashierfood store cashierfront desk cashiergroceteria cashierhotel cashiermoney counterparking lot cashierrestaurant cashierself-serve gas bar attendantsupermarket cashiertheatre cashierticket seller - cashier

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

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

  • Customer services representatives - financial institutions (See 64400 Customer services representatives - financial institutions)View NOC 64400
  • Head cashier (See 62010 Retail sales supervisors)View NOC 62010
  • Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (See 64100 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers)View NOC 64100
  • Service station attendants (See 65101 Service station attendants)View NOC 65101

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 65100 (Cashiers)

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

NOC 65100 is in TEER 5, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $16/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, Cashiers was categorized under NOC 6611 (Cashiers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 65100 under TEER 5.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 65100 is $16.25/hr in Montréal, $17.6/hr in Ottawa, $17.6/hr in Toronto, $15.6/hr in Calgary, $15.25/hr in Edmonton.
Because TEER 5 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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Last verified: September 2026