National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 13102: Payroll administrators
Payroll administrators collect, verify and process payroll information, determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide payroll information within a department, company or other establishment. Below are the main duties, all 18 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 13102?
NOC 13102 is the code for payroll administrators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include benefits officer - payroll administration, pay advisor, pay and benefits administrator and pay and benefits clerk. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $30.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 13102
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $30.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 13102
Payroll administrators collect, verify and process payroll information, determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide payroll information within a department, company or other establishment. They are employed by payroll administration companies and by establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
Main job titles
- benefits officer - payroll administration
- pay advisor
- pay and benefits administrator
- pay and benefits clerk
- pay clerk
- payroll clerk
- payroll officer
- salary administration officer
All 18 job titles in the NOC index
account records clerk - payroll, assistant paymaster, benefits and pension plan officer, benefits officer - payroll administration, pay accounts clerk, pay advisor, pay and benefits administrator, pay and benefits clerk, pay clerk, pay verifier, payroll administrator, payroll clerk, payroll machine operator, payroll officer, payroll technician, salary administration officer, superannuation clerk - government, timekeeper - payroll.
Main duties of NOC 13102
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
- Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
- Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
- Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
- Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
- Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions
- Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
- May be responsible for the development and/or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration or Experience in payroll administration is usually required.
- Payroll association certification may be required.
- Experience using a payroll system or software may be required.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 13102 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 13102 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 13102 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.27 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.64 | $27.40 | $35.90 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.75 | $26.15 | $35.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $28.57 | $36.06 |
| New Brunswick | $22.50 | $31.00 | $38.46 |
| Quebec | $21.80 | $30.00 | $40.84 |
| Ontario | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
| Manitoba | $20.00 | $29.05 | $39.60 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.15 | $30.00 | $46.03 |
| Alberta | $19.63 | $31.18 | $45.19 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 | $31.00 | $41.83 |
| Yukon | $26.35 | $34.18 | $43.36 |
| Northwest Territories | $30.89 | $46.25 | $58.81 |
| Nunavut | $31.56 | $49.83 | $62.44 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 13102 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 13102 as you write.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a benefits officer - payroll administration?
NOC 13102, Payroll administrators, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 13102?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 13102 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 13102 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 13102 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $30.00 an hour, with most wages between $20.00 and $43.27. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 13102 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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