SOC 2020 · 9264
Waiters and waitresses
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 | £14,151 |
| 25th | £18,363 |
| 50th | £22,936 |
| 75th | £27,395 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £14,151 | £18,363 | £22,936 | £27,395 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £20,968 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £23,185 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £26,686 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £20,976 | — | — |
| Scotland |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Waiters and waitresses serve food and beverages in hotels, clubs, restaurants public houses and other establishments.
Typical tasks
sets tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware
presents menus and wine lists to patrons and may describe dishes and advise on selection of food or wines
takes down orders for food and/or drinks and passes order to kitchen and/or bar
serves food and drinks
presents bill and accepts payment at end of the meal
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas are available at levels 1 and 2.