Many people have decided to move to Great Britain for work and settle there permanently. In which industry is it worth looking for permanent employment? Where are the emigrants employed? Check out the most demanded professions in the UK.

Entering and staying in the UK
Please note that, as from October 1, 2021, new rules for entering and taking up work in the UK are in force in connection with Brexit. People with the status of settled or temporarily settled in the UK may present their identity card at the border until the end of 2025. Other people must have with them a valid passport.In addition, people going to the UK for work or for longer than 6 months (e.g. to study) are required to obtain a visa.
Restrictions related to Covid-19
From March 18, 2022, all restrictions related to Covid-19 were lifted in Great Britain. Covid passports are no longer checked at the border. Quarantine does not apply to vaccinated, unvaccinated and convalescent people. Tests at the border and pre-arrival are not required. This is very good news for people who would like to go to the UK to work.
Work in the UK – the most important information
It’s no secret that after Brexit, Great Britain fell in the ranking of countries most often chosen by economic emigrants. More often people choose destinations such as Germany or the Netherlands. This is due to the aforementioned changes regarding the taking up a job in England.
People leaving for work need to obtain a visa to find legal employment. What types of visa are there? You will find the answer below.
Types of work visa in the UK
Visa for skilled Workers | Visa for high net-worth individuals | Visa for seasonal workers (T5 – Temporary Worker) |
Allows to work at an employer approved by the Ministry of the Internal Affairs Conditions for obtaining: 1. Minimum salary for work” 2. Certificate of sponsorship” issued by the employertaking up a job on the list of qualified professionswork performed for an approved employer 3. Knowledge of the English language | There are three types of such visas: Global talents’ visa – for employees who stand out in a given industry Visa for investors on the British Stock Exchange Visa for startups – for people opening a business in the UK | Allows to perform seasonal work (e.g. farm work, harvesting, etc.) Conditions for obtaining: 1.18 years of age or older 2. Certificate (with reference number) from a licensed sponsor (employer) from the UK 3. Having cash that will allow you to support yourself, i.e. about 1000 £ (1185 EUR) |
The most demanded professions in the UK – earnings
Below we present a list of the most demanded professions in the UK. Which industry specialists are still missing in the British labor market? Check how much they earn!
- IT specialist: £ 34 550 per annum (40 942 EUR)
- Nurse: £ 32 000 per annum (37 920 EUR)
- High school teacher: £ 21 438 per annum (25 404 EUR)
- Financier: £ 28 700 per annum (34 009 EUR)
- Sales manager: £ 28 700 per annum (34 009 EUR)
- Engineer: £ 44 000 per annum (52 140 EUR)
- Pilot: £ 104 251 per annum (123 537 EUR)
- Lawyer: £ 98 366 per annum (116 564 EUR)
How much is earned in the UK?
It is worth mentioning that the minimum wage (national minimum wage) in the UK is not the same for all employees. It depends primarily on the age of the employee (the same as in the age-old in the Netherlands). From April 2022, gross hourly rates for individual age groups are as follows:
Age of the employee | Gross hourly rate |
apprentice (this group includes people learning at school / on apprenticeships) | £ 4,81 (5,70 EUR) |
under 18 years of age | £ 4,81 (5,70 EUR) |
from 18 to 20 years old | £ 6,83 (8,09 EUR) |
from 21 to 22 years old | £ 9,18 (10,88 EUR) |
over 23 years old | £ 9,5 (11,26 EUR) |
Check our latest article about: Minimum wage in the UK 2022
The most popular industries in the UK – rates
And what about the matter of salaries in the crowded industries on the British labor market?
- Factory worker: £ 8-10 / h (10,67-11,85 EUR)
- Carer for the elderly people: £ 1400-1500 / month (1659-1777 EUR)
- Waiter / waitress: 8 £ / h + tips (10,67 EUR)
- Construction worker: £ 1700 / month (2014 EUR)
- Cook £ 1700 / month (2014 EUR)
- Warehouseman £ 1500-1700 / month (1777-2014 EUR)
Work in these and other positions you can find at europa.jobs
How to look for a job in the UK?
Many job offers in the UK you can find on our europa.jobs portal! Thanks to the available search engine filters, you will find offers tailored to your preferences. You can easily reach employers offering employment:
1. Without knowledge of a foreign language
3. For couples
We also recommend taking a look at other portals with job offers:
- http://www.monster.co.uk
- http://www.jobsite.co.uk
- http://www.britishjobs.net
- http://www.topjobs.co.uk
- http://www.jobs4network.co.uk