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Job and salary lookup for the Skilled Worker visa
Search a job title to find its occupation code, the published going rate for that code, and which of the published lists it appears on. It covers the most common occupations. For the full list, see Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, or the Skilled Worker guide.
- What it shows
- The published occupation code for a job title, the going rate the rules set for that code, and whether the code is on the Immigration Salary List.
- Set out in
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations and Immigration Rules Appendix Immigration Salary List, both published 3 August 2026
- Last checked
- 2 September 2026
- Rowan does not
- Tell you whether a job or a salary qualifies. It shows the published figures for the code, and where they come from.
Search for your job title
Type at least 2 characters to search. We will show you the SOC code, salary requirements, and whether the role is on the Immigration Salary List.
Found your role?
Put its going rate against the published salary thresholds, or read what the Skilled Worker route requires.
How the Skilled Worker Visa Salary Works
The Skilled Worker visa has two salary requirements. You must meet both:
- The general salary threshold — currently £41,700 per year.
- The going rate for your occupation — a minimum salary set by the Home Office for each SOC code.
You must earn whichever is higher. For example, if the going rate for your job is £54,700, the £41,700 general threshold does not come into it — you need to meet £54,700.
For more detail, see our salary threshold guide.
New Entrant Discounts
The rules treat someone as a new entrant if they are under 26, switching from a Student visa or Graduate route, or in a recognised professional training programme. For new entrants, the salary requirement is reduced to 70% of the going rate, with a floor of £33,400.
The new entrant rate applies for the first 4 years on a Skilled Worker visa. After that, you must meet the standard rate.
Immigration Salary List
Some roles appear on the Immigration Salary List (formerly the Shortage Occupation List). For these roles the general salary threshold drops to £33,400 and the visa fee is lower, but the going rate for the occupation still applies in full: GOV.UK says “you must still be paid at least the standard going rate for your job”. The going-rate discount these roles used to carry no longer exists. The list is reviewed regularly by the Migration Advisory Committee.
What This Tool Does Not Cover
This tool shows the most common eligible occupations. It does not replace the official list. Some things to keep in mind:
- Job duties matter more than job titles. Your employer must select the SOC code that matches the actual duties of the role.
- The official list changes periodically. Always check GOV.UK for the current version.
- Health and education workers may have specific salary rules linked to national pay scales.
- Appearing in the published tables does not by itself mean a new applicant can be sponsored. Since 22 July 2025 a new applicant's role must be skilled to Regulated Qualifications Framework level 6, which is degree level. Some codes below that level stay open only to people who already held Skilled Worker permission before that date, and others are sponsorable only while they sit on the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List.
- Roles on the Temporary Shortage List cannot bring dependants.
Questions and answers
How do I know if my job is eligible for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Your job must have an occupation code listed in Appendix Skilled Occupations of the Immigration Rules. Since 22 July 2025 a new applicant's role must be skilled to Regulated Qualifications Framework level 6, which is degree level. Roles below that can only be sponsored if they appear on the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List. Use the search on this page to find the published code and going rate for a job title.
What is the minimum salary for a Skilled Worker visa?
The general salary threshold is £41,700 per year, or the going rate for your specific occupation, whichever is higher. New entrants (under 26, or switching from a Student or Graduate visa) have a lower threshold of £33,400 and 70% of the going rate. Roles on the Immigration Salary List also take the £33,400 threshold, though the going rate still applies in full.
What is the Immigration Salary List?
The Immigration Salary List (formerly the Shortage Occupation List) is a government-maintained list of jobs where the UK has a recognised shortage of workers. Roles on the list take a lower general salary threshold of £33,400 and a reduced visa fee, but the going rate for the occupation still applies in full.
What is a new entrant for Skilled Worker visa purposes?
You are a new entrant if you are under 26 years old, switching from a Student visa or Graduate route, or in a recognised professional training programme. New entrants have a reduced salary requirement of 70% of the going rate or £33,400, whichever is higher. This rate applies for the first 4 years only.
What is a SOC code?
SOC stands for Standard Occupational Classification. It is a 4-digit code the UK government uses to classify every occupation. Your employer selects the SOC code that matches your job duties when creating your Certificate of Sponsorship. The SOC code determines the going rate and eligibility for your role.
Related Guides
This tool is for general information only, not immigration advice under s.82 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. SOC codes, going rates, and the Immigration Salary List change regularly. Always check GOV.UK for the current rules. For advice on your specific situation, consult an IAA-authorised adviser.