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Find out which jobs are eligible for the Skilled Worker visa. Search for your job title or code below.
This eligible occupation information is provided for general reference only and is based on data last updated on 4 January 2026. It may not reflect the most recent changes to immigration rules, occupation codes, or salary thresholds. Please always check the official Home Office guidance to confirm current eligibility.
| CODE | JOB TYPE | RELATED JOB TITLES | ELIGIBLE | STANDARD GOING RATE | LOWER GOING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7220 | Customer service supervisors | Customer service supervisors | Yes | £34,200 (£17.54 per hour) | £28,900 (£14.8 per hour) |
| 8113 | Chemical and related process operatives | Chemical and related process operatives | Yes | £33,400 (£17.13 per hour) | £26,700 (£13.69 per hour) |
| 8115 | Metal making and treating process operatives | Galvanisers and platers, Metal sprayers and powder coaters, Metal making and treating process operatives not elsewhere classified | Not eligible for standard rate applications | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) |
| 8133 | Energy plant operatives | Boiler operatives, Compressor operatives, Nuclear decommissioning operatives, Energy plant operatives not elsewhere classified | Yes | £41,500 (£21.28 per hour) | £30,100 (£15.44 per hour) |
| 8134 | Water and sewerage plant operatives | Water and sewerage distribution operatives, Water treatment operatives, Water and sewerage plant operatives not elsewhere classified | Yes | £38,000 (£19.49 per hour) | £31,300 (£16.05 per hour) |
| 8143 | Routine inspectors and testers | Routine inspectors and testers | Yes | £33,400 (£17.13 per hour) | £26,600 (£13.64 per hour) |
| 8215 | Driving instructors | Cycling instructors, Forklift instructors, Heavy and large vehicle driving instructors, Motorcycle instructors, Passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) and car driving instructors, Driving instructors not elsewhere classified | Yes | £39,500 (£20.26 per hour) | £33,300 (£17.08 per hour) |
| 8232 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | Marine and waterways transport operatives | Yes | £38,300 (£19.64 per hour) | £26,300 (£13.49 per hour) |
| 9119 | Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations not elsewhere classified | Vent chick sexer, Deckhand on large fishing vessel (9 metres and above) | Yes | £33,400 (£17.13 per hour) | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) |
| 9249 | Elementary sales occupations not elsewhere classified | Retail order pickers, Trolley collectors, Elementary sales occupations not elsewhere classified | Yes | £33,400 (£17.13 per hour) | £27,500 (£14.10 per hour) |
| 9252 | Warehouse operatives | Warehouse operatives | Not eligible for standard rate applications | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) |