SOC 2020 · 3573
Information technology trainers
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)
£40,000
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.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Information technology trainers in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £38,981 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £41,302 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Information technology trainers provide instruction in the use of computers for professional and personal purposes and advise on, plan and organise IT training within industrial, commercial and other establishments.
Typical tasks
assesses IT training requirements of an organisation or individual and identifies the skills needed for certain roles or tasks
develops training programme and prepares IT equipment, lectures, demonstrations and study aids
supervises trainee development, assists trainees with difficulties and prepares regular progress reports on each trainee for management
arranges work experience and instructional visits for trainees
plans curriculum and rota of staff duties and updates or amends them in light of developments
advises on training programmes and discusses progress or problems with staff and trainees
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants will usually require a relevant degree or HND/HNC and a qualification in delivering teaching or training. Professional qualifications are available from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Qualifications in Education and Training are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.