For Electrician roles (SOC 5241), the salary threshold is £26,200 under the UK Immigration Rules. Salary offered was below the going rate for SOC 5241.

Skilled Worker Visa: Electrician — SOC Code and Occupation Code

This page covers soc code and occupation code for Electrician applications under the UK Skilled Worker Visa.

Based on current UK Home Office immigration rules (updated 2026)

For Electrician roles (SOC 5241), the salary threshold is £26,200. Electrical trade roles require evidence of craft qualification.

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What key facts should you know?

• SOC code for Electrician: 5241
• Salary threshold: £26,200
• Electrical trade roles require evidence of craft qualification.
• Sponsor must hold a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence and assign a COS

Why This Matters

• Salary offered was below the going rate for SOC 5241
• Certificate of Sponsorship contained errors or was not correctly assigned
• Role did not clearly meet the skill threshold for Electrician at RQF Level 3 or above

What salary do I need as a Electrician on the Skilled Worker Visa?

The salary must meet £26,200 or the going rate for SOC 5241, whichever is higher. Electrical trade roles require evidence of craft qualification.

What SOC code applies to Electrician roles?

SOC 5241 is the standard occupation code for Electrician roles.