Construction and building trades n.e.c.
SOC 5319 · Skilled Trades Occupations
Skilled Worker Eligible —
Minimum salary: £33,400.00/yr
(£17.13/hr)
Shortage
On Immigration Salary List — Reduced threshold:
£27,300.00/yr
(£14.00/hr)
Salary vs Visa Threshold
Market median meets the going rate.
Most job offers in this occupation should qualify.
10th Percentile
£19,136.00
25th Percentile
£26,425.00
Median Salary
£34,378.00
75th Percentile
£44,436.00
Going Rate (standard)
£33,400.00
Going Rate (shortage)
£27,300.00
Market Median
£34,378.00
Skilled Worker Sponsors
118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
003 Ltd
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007 Taxi Limited
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0086 Ltd
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00Nation Limited
A
012 Global Ltd
A
01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
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023 LTD
A
09 Care Limited
A
0xA Technologies Ltd
A
1000heads Ltd
A
1000 Trades Limited
A
100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
A
100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
A
100Starlings Ltd
A
10:10 Games Limited
A
10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
A
1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
A
101 A+D Ltd.
A
101 Byres Road Limited
A
101 Harley Street LTD
A
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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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Similar roles you might also qualify for, sorted by lowest salary threshold.
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Median
£30,961.00
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Median
£33,938.00
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Median
£32,480.00
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Median
£28,623.00
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Median
£33,797.00
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Median
£34,782.00
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Median
£36,563.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum salary for Construction and building trades n.e.c. on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Construction and building trades n.e.c. (SOC 5319) is £33,400.00 per year.
As this occupation is on the Immigration Salary List (shortage list), the reduced threshold is £27,300.00 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 Construction and building trades n.e.c. 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).
What does it mean that Construction and building trades n.e.c. is on the shortage list?
Being on the Immigration Salary List means the UK government recognises a shortage of workers in this occupation.
This gives applicants a reduced salary threshold of £27,300.00/yr (instead of £33,400.00/yr),
making it easier to qualify for a Skilled Worker visa.
Also see: Construction and building trades n.e.c. salary details