SOC 2020 · 4152
Data entry administrators
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 | £24,870 |
| 50th | £28,316 |
| 75th | £33,281 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £24,870 | £28,316 | £33,281 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £25,671 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £23,839 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £28,079 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £22,410 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Data entry administrators enter a variety of information into databases using various software packages and assist colleagues in retrieving information.
Typical tasks
enters customers' personal details and other Information into a database using the appropriate software
transfers paper-based information into electronic databases
updates records, such as sales or patient data
updates website product descriptions and details
assists other employees and/or customers in accessing information
analyses data to identify trends and patterns
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements, although GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications may be useful. Entrants are expected to have relevant experience and some employers require minimum typing speeds. On-the-job training is often provided. Relevant vocational qualifications such as NVQs in administration and apprenticeships are available.