Occupation

Software Developers

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Direct answerSoftware Developers are typically TEER 1, usually classified under Innovate High Economic Impact.

Worked example for Software Developers: take the category, TEER, and wage facts on this page and enter them in the BC PNP calculator with your years of skilled work and language level. The result is a SIRS estimate out of 200 points. Compare it with recent invitation ranges for your pillar. It does not guarantee an invitation.

Typical TEER

TEER 1

Usually classified under

High Economic Impact (Innovate)

There's no separate BC tech stream anymore: software and other high-impact occupations are scored inside Innovate, either through the 132–138 score route or the no-minimum-score wage route ($55–70/hr).

Priority-occupation lists change. Confirm your exact NOC 2021 code and current category against WelcomeBC before relying on the calculator's estimate. See the priority occupation finder.

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Questions

What should I know about Software Developers?

Software Developers are typically TEER 1, usually classified under Innovate High Economic Impact.

What is the Typical TEER for Software Developers?

TEER 1. Confirm this against the current WelcomeBC category list before you rely on it.

What is the Usually classified under for Software Developers?

High Economic Impact (Innovate). Confirm this against the current WelcomeBC category list before you rely on it.

How do I use this with the calculator?

Read the direct answer, check the facts, then open the score calculator. Enter the usual TEER for this page plus your own wage, experience, education, and language. The calculator applies the SIRS grid in force since 4 December 2025 and the 23 April 2026 Care, Build, and Innovate categories.

Does this replace an official BC PNP result?

No. This is an estimate from published SIRS figures and WelcomeBC announcements. Only WelcomeBC produces an official category placement or invitation.