Wage vs. BC median
Worked example for Wage vs. BC median: 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.
WelcomeBC hasn't published the exact wage-to-points formula, so this uses the same estimated ratio bands as the main calculator. See Methodology for what's confirmed vs. estimated.
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What should I know about Wage vs. BC median?
BC's wage factor (worth up to an estimated 55 points) compares your job offer's hourly wage to a median for your category. Enter both below to see your estimated ratio and points, or check whether you clear the Innovate wage route's $55–70/hr bar with no score minimum at all.
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.
| Wage ÷ median | Estimated points |
|---|---|
| 1.5× or higher | 55 |
| 1.25× – 1.49× | 45 |
| 1.1× – 1.24× | 35 |
| 1.0× – 1.09× | 25 |
| 0.9× – 0.99× | 15 |
| Below 0.9× | 0 |