Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified: Skilled Worker visa salary

SOC 2020 occupation code 2119 · Science, research, engineering and technology professionals

Can be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa

Minimum salary in this occupation

Going rate: £41,500£21.28 an hour
Most applicants£41,700 or the going rate, whichever is higher: £41,700
New entrantsUnder 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or in training: 70% of the going rate, at least £33,400, for up to 4 years: £33,400
Relevant PhD90% of the going rate, at least £37,500: £37,500
Relevant STEM PhD80% of the going rate, at least £33,400: £33,400
Scale-up and Global Business Mobility routes: £33,700

Note from gov.uk

For Skilled Worker purposes, SOC 2020 occupation code 2119 includes researchers in research organisations other than universities.

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From Appendix Skilled Occupations on gov.uk, updated 11 November 2025. Appendix Skilled Occupations. A guide, not legal advice: the employer and the Home Office decide. Check the rules on gov.uk before relying on it.