SOC 2020 · 3133
Database administrators and web content 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)
£34,600
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£34,600
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £25,641 |
| 25th | £30,395 |
| 50th | £37,995 |
| 75th | £48,133 |
| Going rate | £34,600 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £25,641 | £30,395 | £37,995 | £48,133 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £33,990 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £32,352 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £41,034 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £38,966 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Database administrators and web content technicians administer, maintain and provide user support for databases and websites and assist in the design and development of databases; and monitors social media sites for posts and comments on behalf of companies.
Typical tasks
assists in database design and creation and amends existing databases
tests databases and writes user guides for their operation
administers, monitors and supports databases and website content
extracts data and assists others in the use of the database
writes and publishes content and monitors and maintains functionality of websites
trains colleagues in the use of the databases and websites
proof reads social media content and checks content of videos before publication on websites
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience, although some employers may require a relevant degree. Training is provided off and on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate qualifications and apprenticeships in some areas are available.