What are skilled jobs in the UK?

The UK currently has 1.3 million job vacancies in more than 20+ sectors. There are several jobs in the UK that require skilled workers, including cybersecurity specialists, information security analysts, software developers, and many more. As of June 2024, the UK issued 286,382 work visas to foreign skilled workers. The annual average salary of skilled workers in the UK is around £37,430 to £45,000. Skilled workers who work in an eligible occupation code at RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) level 3 or higher are eligible to do skilled jobs in the UK. RQF level 3 is a nationally recognized qualification in the UK that covers a range of job sectors including Adult Care, Financial and Management Accounting, and education and training.

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Top 10 in-demand skilled job in the UK

The following has the list of the top in-demand jobs in the UK with their annual average salary:

In-demand job roles	Annual average salary
Sales Assistant	£16,977
Programmers and Software Developers	£26,000
Health Services and Residential Care	£21,000 - £30,000
Cyber Security Specialists	£25,000
Architects	£28,000
Operations Manager	£42,500
Customer Service Advisor	£18,801
Physical Scientists	£29,000
Business Analyst	£42,000
Graphic Designers	£18,800

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UK Skilled Worker visa

UK Skilled Worker visa allows highly skilled workers to migrate and work in the UK. You can bring your dependent family members with you on this visa. The spouse of the UK skilled visa holder is also allowed to work in the country.

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Requirements for the UK skilled worker visa

The following are the requirements to apply for the UK skilled worker visa:

• Must have a score of 70 points to qualify in the specific parameters like qualifications, salaries, professions, and specific skills
• Must have a job offer at the required skilled level- RQF 3 or above
• Must have a 2-year work experience from the eligible occupation list or a minimum bachelor’s degree
• As a health and care worker you must get a minimum salary of £29,000
• Must meet the English language requirement at B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Must have a job offer from a sponsor having Home Office licensed
• Specialist workers must get a minimum salary of £48,500 per year
• Must have minimum salary requirement jumps to £38,700 every year

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