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Skilled Worker
SOC 5213 — Welding trades
Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: Yes
Welding trades (SOC 5213).
Salary thresholds
- Going rate (annual): £34,900
- New entrant rate: £33,400
- Going rate (hourly): £17.9
- You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).
Job examples
- Braziers and solderers Pipe welders Plate welders Welding trades not elsewhere classified.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. SOC 5213 (Welding trades) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.