Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

SOC 5250 · Skilled Trades Occupations

Skilled Worker Eligible — Minimum salary: £42,400.00/yr (£21.74/hr)

Salary vs Visa Threshold

Market median meets the going rate. Most job offers in this occupation should qualify.

10th Percentile £30,536.00

25th Percentile £37,123.00

Median Salary £44,793.00

75th Percentile £53,412.00

Going Rate (standard) £42,400.00

Market Median £44,793.00

Skilled Worker Sponsors

118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.

Showing 20 of 118,283 sponsors. Search all →

Top Cities for Sponsorship

Cities with the most Skilled Worker sponsors.

1

London

Sponsors

33,777

2

Birmingham

Sponsors

2,877

3

Manchester

Sponsors

2,705

4

Leicester

Sponsors

1,334

5

Glasgow

Sponsors

1,229

6

Bristol

Sponsors

1,187

7

Edinburgh

Sponsors

1,060

8

Leeds

Sponsors

1,013

9

Nottingham

Sponsors

982

10

Ilford

Sponsors

911

Skilled Worker Visa Trend

Latest data: 2025 Q4

Visas Granted 13,795

Refused 1,718

Approval Rate 84.34%

YoY Change -25.3%

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Related Occupations

Similar roles you might also qualify for, sorted by lowest salary threshold.

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£33,400.00 going rate

Vehicle paint technicians

£33,400.00 going rate

Vehicle body builders and repairers

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Boat and ship builders and repairers

£33,700.00 going rate Shortage

Metal machining setters and setter-operators

£34,600.00 going rate

£34,900.00 going rate Shortage

Computer system and equipment installers and servicers

£35,100.00 going rate

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

£35,500.00 going rate

Security system installers and repairers

£36,300.00 going rate

Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations

£36,700.00 going rate

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

£36,700.00 going rate

Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out

£38,400.00 going rate

Electricians and electrical fitters

£38,800.00 going rate

Metal working production and maintenance fitters

£39,300.00 going rate

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers

£39,700.00 going rate

Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers

£41,100.00 going rate

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£45,000.00 going rate

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£45,800.00 going rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum salary for Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors on a Skilled Worker visa?

The going rate for Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors (SOC 5250) is £42,400.00 per year. The actual minimum you need is the higher of the going rate and the general salary threshold (£38,700 for most applicants).

How many UK employers sponsor Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors roles?

There are currently 118,283 active UK employers licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. Note: not all sponsors actively recruit for every SOC code — the count reflects total Skilled Worker licence holders.

Which UK cities have the most sponsorship opportunities?

The top cities by number of Skilled Worker sponsors are: London (33,777), Birmingham (2,877), Manchester (2,705), Leicester (1,334), Glasgow (1,229).

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