UK visa salary calculator

Does a salary meet the Skilled Worker visa rules for you? Rules from 22 July 2025.

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Base pay only: bonus, allowances and overtime do not count.

About youI will be under 26 when I applyCounts as a new entrant: £33,400 or 70% of the going rate.I am switching from a Student or Graduate visaAlso a new entrant, for up to four years in total on these visas.I am working towards a professional qualification or registration, or the job is postdoctoral researchNew entrant too, e.g. a trainee solicitor, accountant or a postdoc.The job's occupation is on the Immigration Salary ListShortage occupations: £33,400 or the full going rate, no discount.

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1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

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Find the job's 4-digit occupation code and its going rate in Appendix Skilled Occupations. Going rates for every occupation code · Appendix Skilled Occupations on gov.uk

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A guide, not legal advice: the employer and the Home Office decide. Check the rules on gov.uk before relying on it. Skilled Worker salary rules on gov.uk