SOC 2020 · 3131
IT technicians
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Shortage list only
Below the usual skill level, but listed.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Temporary Shortage List
Listed roles carry their own restrictions — check GOV.UK.
Shortage list conditions
Temporary Shortage List: all jobs in this code. Certificate of sponsorship must be issued before 31 Dec 2026.
Shortage-list jobs are below the usual skill level, so employers face restrictions such as no dependants and no salary discount. Check GOV.UK for the current conditions.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
£35,200
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
New entrants and some other cases can use 70% of the going rate, £33,400, subject to the lower general threshold of £33,400.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- Going rate£35,200
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £25,646 |
| 25th | £29,277 |
| 50th | £35,259 |
| 75th | £44,389 |
| Going rate | £35,200 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £25,646 | £29,277 | £35,259 | £44,389 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £32,265 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £33,444 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £37,550 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £32,460 | — | — |
| North West |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
IT technicians are responsible for the day-to-day running of IT systems and networks including the preparation of back-up systems, and for performing regular checks to ensure the smooth functioning of such systems.
Typical tasks
administers, monitors and supports internal/external networks, servers, email and security systems
configures and sets up new server systems
schedules and performs system maintenance tasks, such as loading user applications, programs and data
analyses systems and makes recommendations to improve performance
identifies problems, agrees remedial action and undertakes emergency maintenance if required
performs server backup and recovery operations and restarts systems following outages
acts as a liaison between users, outside suppliers, and other technical teams
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades together with an appropriate vocational qualification. Some employers may demand a relevant degree. Training is provided off and on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate and professional qualifications and apprenticeships in some areas are available.