Computer system and equipment installers and servicers SOC 5244
Computer system and equipment installers and servicers (SOC 5244) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £35,100 per year. This role is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, so you may qualify with a lower salary and get extra points. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a computer system and equipment installers and servicer do?
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
Typical tasks
- installs, tests and maintains computer-related hardware (processors, memory chips, circuit boards, displays, sensors, data storage devices, printers, etc.) according to given specifications
- diagnoses hardware related faults
- repairs or replaces defective components
- advises on and installs operating soft/firm ware and may carry out upgrades
- maintains documentation to track and log work in progress and completed
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, BTEC/SQA awards or a degree. Training is usually provided on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate and professional qualifications, and NVQs/SVQs at levels 2 and 3 are available.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What computer system and equipment installers and servicers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most computer system and equipment installers and servicers in the UK earn between £26,520 and ~£41,912 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £35,100 (SOC 5244), sitting above the 90th percentile of what UK employers pay and £884 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a computer system and equipment installers and servicer
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring computer system and equipment installers and servicers, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £35,100 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 5244 (£35,100) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £26,700 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 5244
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Frequently asked questions
Can computer system and equipment installers and servicers get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Computer system and equipment installers and servicers roles fall under SOC 5244 (Medium Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation. This role is also on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary bar.
What salary do computer system and equipment installers and servicers need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Computer system and equipment installers and servicers (SOC 5244) is £41,700 (£21.38 per hour). Standard minimum applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 5244?
SOC 5244 covers a range of computer system and equipment installers and servicers roles, including: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
What does the Shortage Occupation List mean for computer system and equipment installers and servicers?
Computer system and equipment installers and servicers (SOC 5244) is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which recognises a UK labour shortage in this field. In practice that means a lower salary threshold, plus extra "tradeable" points on your visa application. The Home Office lets shortage status stand in for a higher salary.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering computer system and equipment installers and servicers roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (with an absolute floor of £33,400/year — the new-entrant minimum cannot go below that). For Computer system and equipment installers and servicers, that works out to £26,700. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find computer system and equipment installers and servicers jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Computer system and equipment installers and servicers roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.