Welding trades
SOC 5213 · Skilled Trades Occupations
Immigration Salary List — This occupation is on the shortage list. A lower salary threshold applies for Skilled Worker visa applications.
Below Going Rate — The median salary for this occupation (£34,742.00) is below the Skilled Worker going rate (£34,900.00). Employers may need to offer above-market pay for visa sponsorship.
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile
£23,803.00
25th Percentile
£28,569.00
Median
£34,742.00
75th Percentile
£43,747.00
Skilled Worker Going Rate Comparison
Going Rate
£34,900.00
Median Salary
£34,742.00
Difference
-£158 below
Shortage Rate
£29,500.00 (£15.13/hr)
Source: ASHE 2025, ONS. Going rates from Home Office Immigration Rules.
Skilled Worker Sponsors
Employers licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. This occupation may be eligible under their licence.
003 Ltd
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007 Taxi Limited
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0086 Ltd
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00Nation Limited
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012 Global Ltd
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01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
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023 LTD
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09 Care Limited
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0xA Technologies Ltd
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1000heads Ltd
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1000 Trades Limited
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100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
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100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
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100Starlings Ltd
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10:10 Games Limited
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10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
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1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
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101 A+D Ltd.
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101 Byres Road Limited
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101 Harley Street LTD
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