SOC 2020 · 6232
Caretakers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
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 | £23,022 |
| 25th | £25,678 |
| 50th | £28,950 |
| 75th | £32,942 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £23,022 | £25,678 | £28,950 | £32,942 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £29,392 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £27,236 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £32,298 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £25,818 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.
Typical tasks
locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times
supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises
controls heating, lighting and security systems
undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs
checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning
Entry routes and qualifications
No academic qualifications are required. Previous relevant experience may be needed, and training is provided in some areas. Background checks will be required for those whose job brings them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.