Web Developer and Express Entry: NOC 21234 (TEER 1)

Web developers and programmersVerified against official sources on 2026-10-01

21234

NOC 2021 code

TEER

$38.46

Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)

2026 EE categories

Web developers and programmers build and change websites and web applications using programming languages. They work out what users need and handle content, performance and links to other applications.

Express Entry fit

FSWPossible

TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.

CECPossible

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.

FSTNo

Not in an FST trade group.

This NOC is not on any 2026 Express Entry category list, so it competes in general and program-specific rounds (for example CEC rounds).

What the work involves

Main duties

Write, change, integrate and test website code and web application interfaces
Test and analyze data to monitor quality, security and user experience
Set up routines for ongoing site updates
Monitor and maintain site functionality
May help design site architecture with designers or clients
May evaluate interactive media software

Example job titles

Electronic business (e-business) Web site developer
Internet site developer
Web developer
Web manager
Web programmer
Web site developer
Webmaster

Employment requirements

Bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, programming, web development or software engineering, or a college computer science program
Experience as a computer programmer is usually expected

Provincial streams that target this occupation

Saskatchewan · Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway (Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker)NOC 21234 is on the list of 29 eligible tech and engineering occupations. Employer-driven: needs a Saskatchewan job offer approved through an Employer Position Assessment; no EOI draws. ↗ saskatchewan.ca
Alberta · Alberta Express Entry Stream - Accelerated Tech PathwayThis code is on the pathway's eligible-occupation list (PDF dated 2022-11-16). Needs an Express Entry profile and a job offer from an Alberta tech-industry employer. ↗ alberta.ca

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 profile 21234Checked 2026-10-01
jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wages (Canada)Checked 2026-10-01
jobbank.gc.caJob Bank job prospectsChecked 2026-10-01
canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligibilityChecked 2026-10-01