SOC 2020 · 5241
Electricians and electrical fitters
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)
£38,800
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£38,800
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £24,538 |
| 25th | £32,287 |
| 50th | £39,647 |
| 75th | £49,138 |
| 90th | £57,786 |
| Going rate | £38,800 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £24,538 | £32,287 | £39,647 | £49,138 | £57,786 |
| East 2025 | — | — | £37,610 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £39,842 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £40,864 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £29,497 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Electricians and electrical fitters assemble parts in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, and install, maintain, and repair electrical plant, machinery, appliances and wiring.
Typical tasks
examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations
selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting
cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit
assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding
installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc.
examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring
Entry routes and qualifications
Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. Relevant NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available at levels 2 and 3. Entrants must have good eyesight and normal colour vision.