Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Job Bank wages are updated every year in the fall. The fall 2026 update takes place on November 18, 2026.

What changed

The federal government will update the wage information on Job Bank this fall. The update takes place on November 18, 2026. Job Bank wages are refreshed every year in the fall, so this is a regular yearly step rather than a one-time change.

Background

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is the federal department that runs Job Bank. Job Bank is a free public website that lists job openings and wage information across Canada. It publishes wage ranges for many occupations, sorted by region. ESDC also runs the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This program lets employers hire workers from outside Canada when they cannot find enough Canadians or permanent residents for a job.

Key details

• Update date: November 18, 2026.
• Frequency: Job Bank wages are updated every year, in the fall.
• The notice does not say which occupations or regions will change, or what the new wage figures will be.
• It does not describe changes to eligibility, fees, or application steps.
• Check the official Job Bank wage pages and ESDC notices for final numbers and any transition rules.

Who it affects

Employers who hire, or plan to hire, through the TFWP may be affected, because wage benchmarks help set the wage they must offer. Foreign workers whose pay is linked to these jobs may also be affected if offers change. The notice does not name specific groups, provinces, or communities.

What it means for you

For an employer planning a hire in early 2027, the update may change the wage they need to offer for a given job. For example, a restaurant owner who plans to recruit a cook next spring should check the new wage range after November 18 before setting the offer. A business that has already received an LMIA for a job may not face the same question, depending on when that LMIA was issued and what rules apply. The notice does not explain how existing offers are treated, so check the official rules before assuming anything.

What to do next

• Mark November 18, 2026 on your calendar.
• After that date, check the Job Bank wage pages for the jobs and regions you hire for.
• Compare any new wage range with the wage in a current or planned job offer.
• Read the official TFWP guidance on how changes apply to ongoing applications.
• Keep records of the wage data you used for each hiring decision.