SOC 2020 · 2463
Clergy
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £27,995 |
| 25th | £30,329 |
| 50th | £31,183 |
| 75th | £37,251 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £27,995 | £30,329 | £31,183 | £37,251 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £31,449 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £31,494 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £31,815 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £31,014 | — | — |
| North West 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Members of the clergy provide spiritual motivation and guidance, conduct worship according to the form of service of a particular faith/denomination and perform related functions associated with religious beliefs and practices.
Typical tasks
prepares and delivers sermons and talks and leads congregation in worship
interprets doctrines and instructs intending clergy members in religious principles and practices
provides and arranges the provision of religious instruction to congregation members
performs marriages, funerals, baptisms and other special religious rites
provides pastoral care to members of the congregation in their homes and in hospitals and counsels those in need of spiritual or moral guidance
undertakes administration and social duties as required
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants typically possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates for the clergy according to the Christian faith must pass a selection procedure and attend theological college where training includes theological instruction and practical pastoral experience. Training can last up to six years depending upon age, experience and denomination. Entry routes for other religious professionals will vary according to the particular faith concerned.