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Working in United Kingdom

English-speaking with fast decisions, but you need a licensed sponsor and an English test.

Pound sterling (GBP)Skilled Worker visa (sponsored)Visa 3–8 wksNet ≈ 72% of gross
Estimates last reviewedJune 22, 2026Indicative monthly figures in EUR · confirm pay & visa rules with the official source.
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
EU / Schengen
No (non-EU)
Main language
English
Permit type
Skilled Worker visa (sponsored)
Visa processing
3–8 weeks (typical)
IELTS required
Often
Rent (shared)
€650 /mo
Food + transport
€500 /mo

Salary & savings by occupation

10 jobs
OccupationGross /moNet /moSavings (housed)Savings (self-paid)
Truck DriverSkilled · demand Very high€3,150€2,270€1,770€1,120
HVAC TechnicianSkilled · demand High€3,100€2,230€1,730€1,080
ElectricianSkilled · demand Very high€3,000€2,160€1,660€1,010
WelderSkilled · demand Very high€3,000€2,160€1,660€1,010
PlumberSkilled · demand High€2,950€2,120€1,620€970
CarpenterSkilled · demand High€2,850€2,050€1,550€900
Tiles & Ceramic WorkerSkilled · demand High€2,800€2,020€1,520€870
Machine OperatorSemi-skilled · demand Very high€2,800€2,020€1,520€870
Cook / ChefSkilled · demand High€2,700€1,940€1,440€790
Construction WorkerSemi-skilled · demand Very high€2,550€1,840€1,340€690

“Housed” savings assume the employer provides accommodation; “self-paid” deducts typical shared rent of €650/mo. Net pay uses United Kingdom's typical take-home rate of about 72% of gross.

Work permit & visa

Skilled Worker visa (sponsored). Needs a licensed sponsor and a job on the eligible list; an approved English test and a salary threshold apply. Typical processing runs about 38 weeks once the employer-side steps are done. An English test such as IELTS may be requested for some roles.

Official reference for United Kingdom: gov.uk

Indicative estimates, not a job offer. Salary, cost and savings figures are modelled from each occupation's rough EU average and a per-country wage index, and exclude employer-specific terms, exchange-rate swings and personal tax. Visa rules are summarised for general guidance. Always confirm pay and immigration rules with the official source or embassy, and never pay a fee for a job offer you have not verified.