Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers: Skilled Worker visa salary
SOC 2020 occupation code 5236 · Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades
Only if you were already sponsored in this code before 22 July 2025, or the code is on the Temporary Shortage List
Minimum salary in this occupation
- Going rate
- £57,000£29.23 an hour
- Most applicants£41,700 or the going rate, whichever is higher
- £57,000
- New entrantsUnder 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or in training: 70% of the going rate, at least £33,400, for up to 4 years
- £39,900
- Scale-up and Global Business Mobility routes
- £38,800
PhD points can't be used in this occupation.
Since 22 July 2025 this code (RQF 3-5) is open only to people already sponsored in it before that date, or where it is on the Temporary Shortage List.
Check a salary for this occupation →Which roles at visa sponsors fit your CV?Free, and your first try needs no accountMatch my CV →From Appendix Skilled Occupations on gov.uk, updated 11 November 2025. Appendix Skilled Occupations. A guide, not legal advice: the employer and the Home Office decide. Check the rules on gov.uk before relying on it.