Construction & Engineering · SOC 5316
Carpenters and joiners
Carpenters and joiners (SOC 5316) is a UK-wide occupation on the UK Immigration Salary List, meaning an employer may sponsor an overseas worker on a Skilled Worker visa at a reduced salary floor of £27,800 per year instead of the standard going rate of £33,400.
Quick answer
- Going rate (annual)
- £33,400
- ISL salary floor (annual)
- £27,800
£17.13 / hour
£14.26 / hour
The reduced floor is about 17% below the going rate. Both assume a 37.5-hour week and must be pro-rated for other working patterns.
Salary breakdown
| Occupation | Carpenters and joiners |
|---|---|
| SOC 2020 code | 5316 |
| Sector | Construction & Engineering |
| Geographic scope | UK-wide |
| Going rate (annual) | £33,400 |
| Going rate (hourly) | £17.13 |
| ISL salary floor (annual) | £27,800 |
| ISL salary floor (hourly) | £14.26 |
What this means
Because Carpenters and joiners is on the Immigration Salary List, a UK employer with a sponsor licence can pay a sponsored worker the reduced floor of £27,800 per year rather than the £33,400 going rate, provided all other Skilled Worker route conditions are met. This applies anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visa salary for Carpenters and joiners in the UK?
Carpenters and joiners (SOC 5316) has a standard going rate of £33,400 per year (£17.13 per hour). Because the occupation is on the Immigration Salary List, an employer may sponsor a Skilled Worker at the reduced floor of £27,800 per year (£14.26 per hour) — about 17% below the going rate. Both figures assume a 37.5-hour week.
Where does the Carpenters and joiners shortage role apply?
This occupation is on the Immigration Salary List UK-wide, so an eligible employer anywhere in the United Kingdom may use the reduced salary floor.
Does being a shortage occupation guarantee a Carpenters and joiners a UK visa?
No. The Immigration Salary List only sets a reduced salary floor for Carpenters and joiners. The applicant and sponsoring employer must still meet every other Skilled Worker requirement — a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, the required skill level, and English language — before a visa is granted.