Skilled Worker Salary Checker
Check if your job offer meets UK Skilled Worker visa salary thresholds. Updated April 2024 rules.
Your Job Offer
Very common sponsor, high demand
Typical for this role: £52,000/year
Your Applicable Salary Threshold
Base threshold: £26,200/year
You need: £26,200/year
ELIGIBLE
For Skilled Worker visa salary requirement
Your salary of £52,000 exceeds the general going rate (£38,700).
UK Salary Thresholds (April 2024)
General Skilled Worker
Most roles, any experience level
£38,700
Shortage Occupations
Healthcare, nursing, engineering, teaching, specific tech roles
£26,200
New Entrant (30% discount)
Under 26, recent graduate, or switching from Student visa (until April 2026)
£23,500–£27,000
Healthcare / Education
NHS roles, teachers, academic staff
£23,200
PhD Graduates
Some STEM PhDs from eligible universities
£29,000
Top 10 Roles Sponsoring Indian Graduates
| Role | SOC Code | Typical Salary | Shortage? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 3131 | £52,000 | ✓ Yes |
| Data Scientist | 1136 | £55,000 | ✓ Yes |
| Cloud Architect | 3131 | £65,000 | ✓ Yes |
| Registered Nurse | 3211 | £33,000 | ✓ Yes |
| Civil Engineer | 2141 | £50,000 | ✗ No |
| Mechanical Engineer | 2146 | £48,000 | ✗ No |
| Financial Analyst | 1131 | £50,000 | ✗ No |
| Accountant (Qualified) | 1122 | £45,000 | ✗ No |
| Secondary School Teacher | 2314 | £35,000 | ✓ Yes |
| Pharmacist | 2231 | £42,000 | ✓ Yes |
💡 Click any role above to populate the calculator
📋 Skilled Worker Visa Application Steps
1. Job Offer: Secure a UK employer sponsorship (they file Certificate of Sponsorship)
2. Check Salary: Confirm salary meets threshold for your role
3. Apply Online: Submit Skilled Worker visa application at UKVI portal
4. Pay IHS: Immigration Health Surcharge (£719/year for 2024-25)
5. Biometrics: Book appointment at VFS centre in India (or UK if already there)
6. Decision: 3 weeks standard, 5 business days priority from UKVI