Technology professionals and engineers are the two foremost in-demand fields in Canada, and they also fall under the same branch of the National Occupational Classification. Therefore, NOC 21 will continue to dominate in terms of the skilled workers admitted through Express Entry. Important occupations under the NOC include software developers, computer programmers, web designers, computer engineers, chemical engineers. Also falling under NOC are architects and surveyors, plus mathematicians and statisticians. There remains significant demand for qualified engineers in Canada. Canada salaries for engineers can range from $60,000 to $120,000 depending on the position, experience of the candidate and location of the employer. Another in-demand position under NOC 21 is software developer. Average salaries range from $70,000 to $130,000.

Code	Occupation
211	Physical science professionals
212	Life science professionals
213	Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers
214	Other engineers
215	Architects, urban planners and land surveyors
216	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
217	Computer and information systems professionals

Qualified accountants are central figures in successful businesses. There is no surprise that professionals in this field are high in-demand for Express Entry immigration. Occupations under NOC 11 include both auditors and accountants, and also human resource and business service professionals. Accountant salaries in Canada range from $50,000 to over $100,000, depending on skills, experience and the location of employers. For positions in human resources, salaries can range from $60,000 to $150,000 depending on the seniority of the position.

Code	Occupation
111	Auditors, accountants and investment professionals
112	Human resources and business service professionals

A range of middle management roles are put together under NOC 01-05, including financial managers, administrators, engineering managers and information systems managers. While NOC 21 features those with technical ability in IT and engineering, managers in those fields fall under NOC 01-05. Therefore, while the numbers admitted through Express Entry are not as large, the occupations included in the category are of significant importance. For financial managers, salaries in the range of $75,000 to $150,000. For engineering managers, salaries range between $75,000 for entry-level positions and $140,000 for the most senior roles.

Code	Occupation
011	Administrative services managers
012	Managers in financial and business services
013	Managers in communication (except broadcasting)
021	Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems
031	Managers in health care
041	Managers in public administration
042	Managers in education and social and community services
043	Managers in public protection services
051	Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport

Finance office supervisors, human resources and recruitment officers and legal administrative assistants are among the occupations covered under NOC 12. In 2019, 5,260 administrators came to Canada through the Express Entry system, making them the fourth largest occupation group. For recruiters and recruitment officers, salaries are in the range of $40,000 to $75,000, often loaded with significant benefits and commission.

Code	Occupation
121	Administrative services supervisors
122	Administrative and regulatory occupations
124	Office administrative assistants – general, legal and medical
125	Court reporters, transcriptionists, records management technicians and statistical officers

NOC 22 has several occupations related to engineering and information technology, explaining the reason why it saw 3,870 new immigrants arrive via Express Entry in 2019. Important positions falling under NOC 22 include computer network technicians, user support technicians, information systems testing technicians, plus technologists and technicians in engineering fields. For computer network technicians, salaries can rage between $60,000 for entry-level positions, up to $120,000 for the most senior roles.

Code	Occupation
221	Technical occupations in physical sciences
222	Technical occupations in life sciences
223	Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering
224	Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering
225	Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology
226	Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers
227	Transportation officers and controllers
228	Technical occupations in computer and information systems