SOC 2020 · 3572
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
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 |
|---|---|
| 25th | £28,749 |
| 50th | £32,418 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £28,749 | £32,418 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £22,824 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £29,740 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £41,244 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £38,969 | — | — |
| West Midlands |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists give advice on careers or occupations, training courses and related matters, direct school leavers and other job seekers into employment and assess their progress.
Typical tasks
uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client
advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment
visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers
liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly
organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers
monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants often possess a degree, an approved diploma or equivalent qualification. Professional Qualifications are available at Leve 4 and 6. NVQs/SVQs in Advice and Guidance at levels 3 and 4 are also available. Those working with young people or vulnerable adults will require a DBS check.