BC PNP SIRS Calculator 2026
Estimate your Skills Immigration Ranking System (SIRS) score out of 200 for British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program, across all five official categories: work experience, education, language, hourly wage, and regional location.
Wage points by hourly wage (your wage marked)
How BC PNP SIRS Scoring Works
British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program uses the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) to rank candidates in the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC pools. Every registration is scored out of 200 points across five categories, and the province invites the highest-ranking candidates in regular draws, often targeting specific priorities such as healthcare (31 occupations), early childhood educators or construction trades. Tech-targeted draws have not resumed since the BC PNP Tech Pilot ended.
| Category | Max Points | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | 40 | Up to 20 for years of directly related experience, +10 for 1 year of it in Canada, +10 if currently working full-time in BC for the employer |
| Education | 40 | PhD 27, master's 22, bachelor's or post-grad certificate 15, diploma/associate 5. +8 BC or +6 Canadian post-secondary, +5 BC professional designation |
| Language | 40 | CLB 4 = 5 points up to CLB 9+ = 30, +10 for both English and French |
| Hourly Wage | 55 | 1 point at $16/hour, +1 for each extra dollar, 55 at $70+ |
| Regional Location | 25 | Metro Vancouver 0, Area 2 5, Area 3 15, +10 for regional experience or alumni |
Why Wage Matters Most
Hourly wage is the single heaviest-weighted category at 55 points, more than any other factor. Negotiating a higher wage with your BC employer, where the role and budget allow, has more impact on your SIRS score than almost anything else you can control, since work experience, education and language are largely fixed by the time you register.
How This Calculator Works
We apply BC PNP's published SIRS points tables for each category (maximums 40/40/40/55/25 = 200), including the bonus points. Your official score still depends on the documents BC PNP accepts. Your official score is generated automatically when you register in the BC PNP Online Services portal.
Worked Example
A candidate with 5+ years of directly related experience including 1 year in Canada (20 + 10), a master's degree from outside Canada (22), CLB 8 (25), and a $38/hour job offer in Kamloops (Area 3: 15 points; wage 23 points) scores 30 + 22 + 25 + 23 + 15 = 115.
Assumptions
- You already hold a full-time, indeterminate job offer from an eligible BC employer, which is a hard requirement to register at all.
- Wage points use BC's published bands: 1 point per dollar from $16/hour, capped at 55 from $70/hour. Annual salaries are converted to an hourly rate based on the hours in the job offer.
Limitations
- This is not the official BC PNP calculator. Only your actual SIRS registration reflects your true score.
- Draw cutoffs vary significantly by targeted priority sector and change with every draw — a score in the 100-130 range is generally competitive, but this is not a guarantee.
- This tool does not cover the Entrepreneur Immigration or International Post-Graduate streams, which use different criteria entirely.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. Page last reviewed 29 October 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — BC PNP SIRS
What is the maximum BC PNP SIRS score?
200 points: work experience (40), education (40), language (40), hourly wage (55) and regional district (25). Each category includes bonus points, for example +10 for Canadian experience or for a job outside Metro Vancouver with regional ties. Hourly wage carries the single largest weight of any category.
What SIRS score do I need for an invitation?
There's no fixed cutoff — it moves with each draw based on labour market priorities. As a general guide, most successful candidates score between 100 and 130, though targeted draws for specific sectors (healthcare, construction, tech) can invite at lower scores, and high-wage general draws often require 130+.
Do I need a job offer to register for BC PNP Skills Immigration?
Yes. All BC PNP Skills Immigration categories subject to SIRS require an offer of full-time, indeterminate (permanent) employment from an eligible BC employer before you can register.
Does a BC PNP nomination help my federal Express Entry application?
Yes, if you apply through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream. A provincial nomination through EEBC adds 600 points to your federal Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which effectively guarantees an invitation in the next Express Entry draw.
Sources
This is an unofficial estimate, not the official BC PNP calculator. BC PNP scores your registration automatically when you submit it through the WelcomeBC portal — that is the only authoritative score. Always verify current requirements on WelcomeBC.ca before registering or paying any fees. For complex cases, consult a licensed immigration professional.