2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

In short

• ONS unit group 2472, 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): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £29,600 (£15.18 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Archivists, conservators and curators collect, appraise and preserve collections of recorded and other material of historical interest.

Typical entry routes

Entrants require a good first degree in order to gain entry to a relevant postgraduate course. Many postgraduate courses also require applicants to have gained relevant practical experience prior to entry. Training is typically received on-the-job.

Tasks

• examines, appraises and advises on the acquisition of exhibits, historic records, government papers and other material
• classifies material and arranges for its safe keeping and preservation
• maintains indexes, bibliographies and descriptive details of archive material and arranges for reproductions of items where necessary
• examines objects to identify any damage and carries out necessary restoration whilst preserving original characteristics
• makes sure that storage and display conditions protect objects from deterioration and damage
• allows access to original material or material not on display for researchers
• develops and promotes ideas for exhibitions and displays
• negotiates loans of material for specialist displays
• liaises with school and other groups or individuals, publicises exhibits and arranges special displays for general, specialised or educational interest
• answers verbal or written enquiries and gives advice on exhibits or other material

Related job titles

• Archivist
• Conservator
• Curator
• Keeper (art gallery)
• Museum officer

ONS note: Unit group title was Archivists and curators (version V7).

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

2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Archivists
• Collection managers and curators
• Conservators
• Museum education officers
• Archivists and curators not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 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

2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2452

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Archivists
• Collection managers and curators
• Conservators
• Museum education officers
• Archivists and curators not elsewhere classified

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

£29,600 (£15.18 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£26,700 (£13.69 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

• 2471 Librarians

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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