SOC 2020 · 9111
Farm workers
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 | £21,736 |
| 25th | £25,601 |
| 50th | £30,101 |
| 75th | £36,139 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £21,736 | £25,601 | £30,101 | £36,139 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £30,021 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £32,964 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £38,577 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £25,832 | — | — |
| South East 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Farm workers perform a variety of tasks, by hand and machine, to produce and harvest crops and to breed and rear cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.
Typical tasks
operates farm machinery to prepare soil, fertilise and treat crops
cultivates growing crops by hoeing, spraying and thinning as necessary
weighs and measures foodstuffs, feeds animals and checks them for any signs of disease
cleans barns, sheds, pens, yards, incubators and breeding units and sterilises milking and other equipment as necessary
Treats minor ailments, delivers vaccinations and other medicines under the direction of the veterinary surgeon, and assists the veterinary surgeon as required
Catches, moves, and handles livestock, including in preparation for transport
carries out maintenance on farm buildings, hedges, ditches and erects and repairs fences
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by vocational training at an agricultural college. A variety of vocational qualifications in Agriculture are available at levels 1, 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.