National Occupational Classification, TEER 5
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. Below are the main duties, all 27 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 65100?
NOC 65100 is the code for cashiers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include box office cashier, cafeteria cashier, grocery store cashier and movie theatre cashier. It is a TEER 5 occupation (usually a short work demonstration and no formal education), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $16.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 65100
- TEER
- 5: Short work demonstration, no formal education
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $16.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 65100
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.
Main job titles
- box office cashier
- cafeteria cashier
- grocery store cashier
- movie theatre cashier
- office cashier
- racetrack cashier
- self-serve gas bar cashier
All 27 job titles in the NOC index
box office cashier, cafeteria cashier, car park cashier, cashier, cashier-wrapper, casino cashier, convenience store cashier, corner store cashier, currency exchange cashier, customer service cashier, dining room cashier, food store cashier, front desk cashier, grocery store cashier, groceteria cashier, hotel cashier, money counter, movie theatre cashier, office cashier, parking lot cashier, racetrack cashier, restaurant cashier, self-serve gas bar attendant, self-serve gas bar cashier, supermarket cashier, theatre cashier, ticket seller - cashier.
Main duties of NOC 65100
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Greet customers
- Establish or identify price of goods, services or admission and tabulate total payment required using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment
- Weigh produce and bulk foods
- Receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit
- Wrap or place merchandise in bags
- Provide information to customers
- Assist sports spectators and theatre patrons with seat selection
- Calculate foreign currency exchange
- Calculate total payments received at end of work shift and reconcile with total sales
- Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
- May accept reservations and take-out orders
- May also stock shelves and clean check-out counter area.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- Cashiers may progress to supervisory positions, such as head cashier, with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 65100 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 5 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 65100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| 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 65100 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 | $15.00 | $16.00 | $19.02 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $16.00 | $17.05 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $16.50 | $18.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $16.50 | $17.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $15.65 | $17.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $16.10 | $19.50 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $17.60 | $18.50 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $16.00 | $18.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $15.35 | $18.50 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $15.15 | $19.60 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $17.85 | $21.00 |
| Yukon | $17.94 | $17.94 | $20.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $16.70 | $17.00 | $20.00 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | $19.00 | $21.00 |
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 65100 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 65100 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
- See a Canadian resume example for this job.
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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 cashier?
NOC 65100, Cashiers, a TEER 5 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 65100?
TEER 5. Usually a short work demonstration and no formal education. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 65100 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 5 jobs.
Is NOC 65100 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 65100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $16.00 an hour, with most wages between $15.00 and $19.02. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 65100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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