2471 Librarians

In short

• ONS unit group 2471, in minor group 247 (Librarians and related professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £34,800 (£17.85 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £26,400 (£13.54 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Librarians appraise, obtain, index, collate and make available library acquisitions and organise and control other library services.

Typical entry routes

Entry will normally require an accredited degree or postgraduate qualification. Most postgraduate courses require applicants to have had prior relevant work experience. Professional and relevant vocational qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

Tasks

• selects and arranges for the acquisition of books, periodicals, audio-visual and other material
• collects, classifies and catalogues information, books and other material
• prepares and circulates abstracts, bibliographies, book lists, etc.
• identifies the information needs of clients, seeks out and evaluates information sources
• establishes information storage systems to deal with queries and to maintain up to date records
• manages library borrowing and inter-library loan facilities
• promotes library services through displays and talks
• provides learning and cultural experiences through events such as author talks, reading groups, formal and informal teaching

Related job titles

• Chartered librarian
• Librarian
• Technical librarian
• University librarian

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2471 Librarians

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Librarians

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£34,800 (£17.85 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2471 Librarians

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2451

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Librarians

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£26,400 (£13.54 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 247

• 2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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