SOC 2020 · 5244
Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
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)
£35,100
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£35,100
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £26,189 |
| 50th | £34,237 |
| Going rate | £35,100 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £26,189 | £34,237 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £41,591 | — | — |
| Wales 2025 | — | — | £29,233 | — | — |
| West Midlands 2025 | — | — | £26,042 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
Typical tasks
installs, tests and maintains computer-related hardware (processors, memory chips, circuit boards, displays, sensors, data storage devices, printers, etc.) according to given specifications
diagnoses hardware related faults
repairs or replaces defective components
advises on and installs operating soft/firm ware and may carry out upgrades
maintains documentation to track and log work in progress and completed
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, BTEC/SQA awards or a degree. Training is usually provided on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate and professional qualifications, and NVQs/SVQs at levels 2 and 3 are available.