Vehicle Technician roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 5231 for the Skilled Worker visa. It sits on the temporary shortage list.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus ~£1,969 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians in the UK earn between £29,068 and £41,548 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £47,476. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £35,500 (SOC 5231), sitting at the 52nd percentile of what UK employers pay and £608 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Yes. Vehicle Technician roles fall under SOC 5231 (Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Vehicle Technician positions.
The going rate for SOC 5231 is £35,500 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £33,400 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
Yes. SOC 5231 (Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians) is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary threshold and additional points under the immigration points system.
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