Research and development (R&D) managers: Skilled Worker visa salary
SOC 2020 occupation code 2161 · Science, research, engineering and technology professionals
Can be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa
Minimum salary in this occupation
- Going rate
- £54,400£27.90 an hour
- Most applicants£41,700 or the going rate, whichever is higher
- £54,400
- 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
- £38,100
- Relevant PhD90% of the going rate, at least £37,500
- £48,900
- Relevant STEM PhD80% of the going rate, at least £33,400
- £43,500
- Scale-up and Global Business Mobility routes
- £40,000
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.