SOC 2020 · 9226
Vehicle valeters and cleaners
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 | £24,110 |
| 50th | £26,598 |
| 75th | £30,383 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £24,110 | £26,598 | £30,383 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £25,108 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £27,578 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £30,377 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £25,937 | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Vehicle valeters and cleaners clean, wash and polish the interiors and exteriors of ships, aircraft, trains and road vehicles.
Typical tasks
vacuums, brushes and washes vehicle upholstery and interior surfaces
empties waste bins and removes rubbish
reports any damage or vandalism to the fabric of the vehicle interior
washes, cleans and polishes as appropriate the exterior surfaces of vehicles
Entry routes and qualifications
No academic qualifications are required. On-the-job training may be provided. Vocational qualifications in relevant areas are available at levels 1 and 2.