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7131: Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale

Official GOV.UK occupation entry for Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale. Current Skilled Worker classification: Medium Skilled. Related job titles: Antique dealers, Art dealers, Car traders, Newsagents, Retail jewellers, Wholesalers, Wine merchants, Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale not elsewhere classified.

General guidance only

SOC code and salary data are informational only. Always verify the current going rate, route rules, and occupation fit against official GOV.UK guidance before treating a role as viable.

National Going Rate

£33,700

Official London Rates

No official London-specific rate is published for this occupation.

New Entrant Rate

£27,200

Shortage Occupation

No

Eligible for Sponsorship

Yes

Skill Classification

Medium Skilled

Tracked Skilled Worker floor

Skilled Worker is currently tracked at £41,700. Some new entrant and tradable-points cases can qualify from £33,400 if the occupation going rate also works.

Official source: £41,700

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Related SOC Codes

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