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LMIA Wage Threshold Checker
Enter the province and the hourly wage on the job offer. The checker compares it with ESDC's official wage threshold — the provincial median wage plus 20% — and tells you which LMIA stream's requirements apply.
All thresholds (official ESDC table)
| Province / Territory | Threshold — received on/after Jul 17, 2026 | Median (derived) | Earlier threshold — received Jun 27, 2025 – Jul 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $37.50/hr | $31.25/hr | $36.00/hr |
| British Columbia | $38.40/hr | $32.00/hr | $36.60/hr |
| Manitoba | $31.33/hr | $26.11/hr | $30.16/hr |
| New Brunswick | $31.73/hr | $26.44/hr | $30.00/hr |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.60/hr | $28.00/hr | $32.40/hr |
| Northwest Territories | $48.00/hr | $40.00/hr | $48.00/hr |
| Nova Scotia | $31.96/hr | $26.63/hr | $30.00/hr |
| Nunavut | $45.00/hr | $37.50/hr | $42.00/hr |
| Ontario | $36.92/hr | $30.77/hr | $36.00/hr |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.20/hr | $26.00/hr | $30.00/hr |
| Quebec | $36.00/hr | $30.00/hr | $34.62/hr |
| Saskatchewan | $34.62/hr | $28.85/hr | $33.60/hr |
| Yukon | $45.60/hr | $38.00/hr | $44.40/hr |
The thresholds are revised roughly once a year. The set that applies is the one in force when Service Canada receives the application. A wage must also match the prevailing wage for the occupation in that region — see Job Bank's wage reports — and ESDC warns that wages raised artificially just to reach the high-wage stream can lead to a negative decision.
Source: ESDC, Wage thresholds by province or territory (canada.ca), checked November 9, 2026. Medians shown are derived (threshold ÷ 1.2). This tool is information only, not legal advice.