SOC 2020 · 5249
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Shortage list only
Below the usual skill level, but listed.
Salary floor
£45,800
The going rate, £45,800, 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)
£45,800
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£45,800
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£45,800
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £31,541 |
| 25th | £38,252 |
| 50th | £48,571 |
| 75th | £59,799 |
| Going rate | £45,800 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £31,541 | £38,252 | £48,571 | £59,799 | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £45,966 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £51,916 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £51,330 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £52,308 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Job holders in this group perform a variety of electrical and electronic occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 524: Electrical and electronic trades.
Typical tasks
examines drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations
places prepared parts and sub-assemblies in position, checks their alignment and secures with hand tools to install x-ray and medical equipment, aircraft instruments and other electronic equipment
removes protective sheath from wires and cables and connects by brazing, soldering or crimping and applies conductor insulation and protective coverings
assists with the erection of wood poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines
connects and installs transformers, fuse gear, lightning arrestors, aircraft warning lights, cable boxes and other equipment
connects cables to test equipment and tests for balance, resistance, insulation and any defects
locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually by apprenticeship and combines practical work experience and technical training. Relevant NVQs/ SVQs are available at levels 2 and 3. Manufacturers may run specialised courses related to their products.