Workers in protective service occupations serve in the armed forces, the police force, fire service, prison service and perform other protective service roles.
Higher Skilled0
Medium Skilled4
Medium Skilled (conditions apply)0
Ineligible1
331 Protective service occupations
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3311 | Non-commissioned officers and other ranks | Ineligible | – |
| 3312 | Police officers (sergeant and below) | Medium Skilled | £46,900 (Table 1a) |
| 3313 | Fire service officers (watch manager and below) | Medium Skilled | £42,100 (Table 1a) |
| 3314 | Prison service officers (below principal officer) | Medium Skilled | £38,800 (Table 1a) |
| 3319 | Protective service associate professionals not elsewhere classified | Medium Skilled | £41,100 (Table 1a) |
* Medium Skilled with conditions: see the code page for the exact condition. ISL = Immigration Salary List, TSL = Temporary Shortage List.
Sources
- Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes (GOV.UK, updated 29 April 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1
Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice.