Pay advisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for pay advisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for pay advisor is 13102 (Payroll administrators), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
13102
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 13102 covers
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.
| Unit group | 13102 — Payroll administrators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 13102 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 13102 →
Other job titles under NOC 13102
- Pay and benefits administrator
- Pay and benefits clerk
- Pay clerk
- Payroll clerk
- Payroll officer
- Salary administration officer
- Benefits officer - payroll administration
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 13102, one of these may fit better:
- Consumer advisor — NOC 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Economic advisor — NOC 41401 (Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts, TEER 1)
- Environmental safety advisor — NOC 21120 (Public and environmental health and safety professionals, TEER 1)
- Financial advisor — NOC 11102 (Financial advisors, TEER 1)
- Financial security advisor — NOC 11102 (Financial advisors, TEER 1)
- Legal advisor — NOC 41101 (Lawyers and Quebec notaries, TEER 1)
- Personal finance advisor — NOC 11102 (Financial advisors, TEER 1)
- Personal investment advisor — NOC 11102 (Financial advisors, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for pay advisor?+
In NOC 2021, "pay advisor" is an example title in unit group 13102 — Payroll administrators. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is pay advisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 13102 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does pay advisor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 13102 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a pay advisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 13102 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says pay advisor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 13102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.