SOC 2020 · 6212
Travel agents
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 |
|---|---|
| 10th | £23,387 |
| 25th | £25,357 |
| 50th | £28,746 |
| 75th | £37,527 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £23,387 | £25,357 | £28,746 | £37,527 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £27,959 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £36,802 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £41,136 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £25,262 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.
Typical tasks
discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages
establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings
consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation
handles cash, debit and credit card payment
informs client of any changes in travel arrangements
advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Off and on-the-job training is usually available. NVQs/SVQs in travel services at levels 2 and 3, BTEC, apprenticeships and higher level qualifications are available.