Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Rates & LMIA Benchmarks
Official Canadian government wage statistics for Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook). Check prevailing median wages required for LMIA work permit approval and job offers.
NLPNP & Priority Skills NL
Priority Skills NL invites tech and medical specialists with master’s or PhD credentials and at least one year of work experience without requiring a job offer.
How the LMIA Prevailing Wage Works in Newfoundland and Labrador
When a Canadian employer applies for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in Newfoundland and Labrador, they must offer you an hourly wage that is at least equal to the median wage for your specific NOC code.
Under ESDC rules, the High-Wage Stream threshold is calculated as the Provincial Median Hourly Wage plus 20% ($25.50/hr + 20% = $30.60/hr). Any wage offer below this amount falls under the Low-Wage Stream, which is subject to employer hiring caps and refusal-to-process moratoriums in census metropolitan areas with 6%+ unemployment.
All 516 Occupation Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador
Search any occupation code or job title to check regional LMIA prevailing rates.
Newfoundland and Labrador Wage & LMIA FAQ
Frequently asked questions about minimum wages, median benchmarks, and LMIA approval in Newfoundland and Labrador.