SOC 2020 · 9265
Bar staff
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 | £18,534 |
| 50th | £23,182 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £18,534 | £23,182 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £21,636 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £23,500 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £24,864 | — | — |
| South West 2025 | — | — | £24,255 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Bar staff prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at bars in public houses, hotels, clubs and other establishments.
Typical tasks
assists in keeping bar properly stocked
washes used glassware and cleans and tidies bar area
takes customer orders and mixes and serves drinks
receives payment for drinks
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in relevant areas are available at levels 1,2 and 3.