Programmers and software development professionals: Skilled Worker visa salary

SOC 2020 occupation code 2134 · Science, research, engineering and technology professionals

Can be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa

Minimum salary in this occupation

Going rate
£54,700£28.05 an hour
Most applicants£41,700 or the going rate, whichever is higher
£54,700
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
£38,300
Relevant PhD90% of the going rate, at least £37,500
£49,200
Relevant STEM PhD80% of the going rate, at least £33,400
£43,700
Scale-up and Global Business Mobility routes
£40,000
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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.