3133 Database administrators and web content technicians

In short

• ONS unit group 3133, in minor group 313 (Information technology technicians) and major group 3 (Associate professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa, Table 2b.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £34,600 (£17.74 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £29,200 (£14.97 per hour)
  • Table 2b, Going rate (GBM – minimum rate): £31,300 (£16.05 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Database administrators and web content technicians administer, maintain and provide user support for databases and websites and assist in the design and development of databases; and monitors social media sites for posts and comments on behalf of companies.

Typical entry routes

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience, although some employers may require a relevant degree. Training is provided off and on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate qualifications and apprenticeships in some areas are available.

Tasks

• assists in database design and creation and amends existing databases
• tests databases and writes user guides for their operation
• administers, monitors and supports databases and website content
• extracts data and assists others in the use of the database
• writes and publishes content and monitors and maintains functionality of websites
• trains colleagues in the use of the databases and websites
• proof reads social media content and checks content of videos before publication on websites

Related job titles

• Database administrator
• Digital content editor
• Intranet coordinator
• Website moderator

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 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3133 Database administrators and web content technicians

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Database administrators
• Web content technicians
• Database administrators and web content technicians not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£34,600 (£17.74 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 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3133 Database administrators and web content technicians

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2137, 3131, 7220

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Database administrators
• Web content technicians
• Database administrators and web content technicians not elsewhere classified

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

£29,200 (£14.97 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£26,200 (£13.44 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

Table 2b: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Global Business Mobility applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 4 April 2024

SOC 2020 occupation code

3133 Database administrators and web content technicians

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2137

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Database administrators
• Web content technicians
• Database administrators and web content technicians not elsewhere classified

Going rate (GBM – minimum rate)

£31,300 (£16.05 per hour)

70% of going rate (GTR – minimum rate)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Other unit groups in minor group 313

• 3131 IT technicians
• 3132 IT user support technicians

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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