This major group covers occupations whose tasks involve the performance of complex physical duties that normally require a degree of initiative, manual dexterity and other practical skills. The main tasks of these occupations require experience with, and understanding of, the work situation, the materials worked with and the requirements of the structures, machinery and other items produced. Most occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with a substantial period of training, often provided by means of a work-based training programme.
51 Skilled agricultural and related trades
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5111 | Farmers | Medium Skilled | £34,100 (Table 1a) |
| 5112 | Horticultural trades | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5113 | Gardeners and landscape gardeners | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5114 | Groundsmen and greenkeepers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5119 | Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified · ISL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
52 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades
53 Skilled construction and building trades
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5311 | Steel erectors · TSL | Medium Skilled | £35,000 (Table 1a) |
| 5312 | Stonemasons and related trades · ISL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5313 | Bricklayers · ISL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5314 | Roofers, roof tilers and slaters · ISL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5315 | Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers · TSL | Medium Skilled | £38,100 (Table 1a) |
| 5316 | Carpenters and joiners · ISL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5317 | Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5319 | Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified · ISL · TSL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5321 | Plasterers | Medium Skilled | £34,200 (Table 1a) |
| 5322 | Floorers and wall tilers · TSL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5323 | Painters and decorators · TSL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5330 | Construction and building trades supervisors · TSL | Medium Skilled | £41,800 (Table 1a) |
54 Textiles, printing and other skilled trades
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5411 | Upholsterers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5412 | Footwear and leather working trades | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5413 | Tailors and dressmakers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5419 | Textiles, garments and related trades not elsewhere classified | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5421 | Pre-press technicians | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5422 | Printers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5423 | Print finishing and binding workers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5431 | Butchers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5432 | Bakers and flour confectioners | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5433 | Fishmongers and poultry dressers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5434 | Chefs | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5435 | Cooks | Ineligible | – |
| 5436 | Catering and bar managers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5441 | Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5442 | Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5443 | Florists | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 5449 | Other skilled trades not elsewhere classified | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (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.