SOC 2020 · 4135
Library clerks and assistants
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 |
|---|---|
| 25th | £24,214 |
| 50th | £28,134 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £24,214 | £28,134 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £20,736 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £29,254 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £26,810 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £30,079 | — | — |
| South East 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Library clerks and assistants classify, sort and file publications, documents, audio-visual and computerised material in libraries and offices.
Typical tasks
sorts, catalogues and maintains library records
locates and retrieves material on request for borrowers
issues library material and records date of issue/ due date for return
classifies, labels and indexes new books
performs simple repairs on old books
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or A-levels/H grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Information and Library Services are available at levels 2 and 3.