Updated hourly median wage thresholds by province/territory (as of June 27, 2025)

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8 Jul 2025

The June 27, 2025 update raised regional wage thresholds, which determine the high-wage vs low-wage LMIA classification.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage.html


In BC, jobs paying $36.60 CAD or more per hour fall under the High-wage Stream. Jobs paying less than $36.60 CAD per hour fall under the Low-wage Stream.

Applications submitted or approved before June 26 will follow the previous rules. Applications submitted on or after June 27 must meet the new requirements.


IEK Immigration Consulting Inc. will continue to provide full support for both High-wage and Low-wage Stream applications for work permits and permanent residency, without any interruption in service.


For a detailed consultation, please contact IEK Immigration Consulting Inc.

Thank you.