SOC 2020 · 6231
Housekeepers and related occupations
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 | £22,342 |
| 50th | £25,335 |
| 75th | £28,241 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £22,342 | £25,335 | £28,241 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £24,799 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £22,646 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £28,118 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £23,745 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Housekeepers and related workers perform domestic cleaning and other housekeeping tasks within private households, hotels, schools, hostels and other non-private households.
Typical tasks
controls the purchase and storing of food, cleaning materials, linen and other household supplies
maintains household records
performs a variety of domestic tasks including food preparation and service, cleaning and laundry
assists employer in washing, dressing, packing and other personal activities
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. NVQs/SVQs and other vocational qualifications in hospitality and catering at levels 2 and 3 are available.