NOC 65100: Cashiers
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High 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 BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
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 ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
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.
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