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All following job categories/roles are eligible for a Skilled Worker visa.

The terminology for each job role used below is taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes, developed by the Office for National Statistics. The SOC Codes are used to determine eligibility for a Skilled Worker Visa.

For University purposes, please choose a job category below to see specific examples of equivalent job roles/job titles at the University, and receive guidance on whether those roles would meet minimum salary requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. 

  • Where a role below is denoted as meeting minimum salary requirements, the individual applying for the Skilled Worker Visa will be able to score the required 20 points for salary.
  • Alternatively, where a minimum salary figure is specifically stated you must check if the salary offered to the individual would meet this minimum amount in order for the individual to score 20 points for salary.
  • In some cases, certain roles can benefit from a lower salary due to the individual holding a STEM or non-STEM PhD relevant to the job. Where this is applicable, it is for you as the recruiting department to determine if the PhD is relevant to the job, by way of the recruitment process.
  • Where any given role will be undertaken part-time, please contact the HR Compliance Team to verify if the pro-rata salary will meet minimum requirements for a Skilled worker Visa.
Actuaries, economists and statisticians (SOC 2425)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Statistician
  • Statistical analyst

2425

Grade 7 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per weekall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

 

Business and related associate professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 3539)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Events co-ordinator
  • Project Administrators/Co-ordinators
  • Business Systems Analysts
  • Business Analyst Programme Co-ordinator

3539

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 4, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: the minimum salary would have to be £26,200.

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 and 4 would meet minimum salary requirements.

 

Business and related research professionals (SOC 2426)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Research Facilitator

2426

Grade 6 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per weekall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

 

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists (SOC 3564)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Careers Advisor

3564

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per weekall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

 

Conference and exhibition managers and organisers (SOC 3546)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Exhibition / Event / Conference Organiser or Manager
  • Festival Organiser / Manager

3546

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 4, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: the minimum salary would have to be £26,200.

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 and 4 would meet minimum salary requirements.

 

Health & Safety Officers (SOC 3567)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Health and Safety Adviser
  • Health and Safety Manager

3567

Grade 6 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grades 4 and 5: the minimum salary would have to be:

  • 36.5 hours per week: £30,174
  • 37 hours per week: £30,587

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 to 5 would meet minimum salary requirements.

 

Human resources officers (SOC 3562)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • HR Advisor
  • Recruitment Advisor

Note: HR Administrator roles are not eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa

3562

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 4, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: the minimum salary would have to be £26,200.

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 and 4 would meet minimum salary requirements.

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2135)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Business Analyst
  • Computational Biologist
  • Data Analyst
  • Systems Developer

2135

Shortage occupation role

All roles defined under this SOC code are classed as "Shortage Occupation".

Grade 6 and above, on either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements on account of being classed as a shortage occupation.

Grades 4 and 5: the minimum salary would have to be:

  • 36.5 hours per week: £29,278
  • 37 hours per week: £29,679

'New entrant' salary rules are not applicable.

 

IT and telecommunications professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2139)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Software or Systems tester
  • Cyber security specialist – these roles are classed as Shortage Occupation under this SOC Code.

Minimum salary for a Cyber Security Specialist is: £25,338 based on a 37-hour p/w contract. 'New entrant' salary rules are not applicable.

2139

Grade 6 and above, on a contract of 36.5 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 7 and above, on a contract of 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 6, on a contract of 37 hours per week: the minimum salary would have to be £31,672.

Unless:

  • the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 and 4 would meet minimum salary requirements; or
  • the individual holds a STEM PhD relevant to the job, in which case minimum salary would have to be:
  • 36.5 hours per week: £24,996
  • 37 hours per week: £25,338; or
  • the individual holds a non-STEM PhD relevant to the job, in which case minimum salary would have to be:
  • 36.5 hours per week: £28,120
  • 37 hours per week: £28,505
Librarians (SOC 2451)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Librarian

2451

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per weekall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

 

PAs and Secretaries (SOC 4215)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Executive assistant

  • PA-secretary

  • Personal assistant

  • Personal secretary

  • Secretary

4215

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 4, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: the minimum salary would have to be £26,200.

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 and 4 would meet minimum salary requirements.

 

Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2136)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Database Specialist
  • Programme Developer
  • Software Specialist
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Principal/Senior Software Developer

2136

Shortage occupation role

All roles defined under this SOC code are classed as "Shortage Occupation".

Grade 5 and above, on either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements on account of being classed as a shortage occupation.

Grades 3 and 4: the minimum salary would have to be:

  • 36.5 hours per week: £26,475
  • 37 hours per week: £26,838

'New entrant' salary rules are not applicable.

 

Public relations professionals (SOC 2472)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Communications Lead/Manager/Co-ordinator
  • Public Affairs Manager/Co-ordinator
  • Marketing and PR Manager
  • Public Engagement Manager
  • Media Manager

2472

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per weekall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.

Grade 4, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: the minimum salary would have to be £26,200.

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 3 and 4 would meet minimum salary requirements.

 

Senior professionals of educational establishments (SOC 2317)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Departmental Administrator (all applicable grades)

2317

Contracts of 37 hours per week:

  • Grade 10 and aboveall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.
  • Grades 8 and 9: the minimum salary would have to be £44,795.

 

Contracts of 36.5 hours per week:

  • Grade 9 and aboveall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.
  • Grade 8: the minimum salary would have to be £44,190.

 

Unless the “new entrant” salary rules apply, in which case all spine points of Grades 6 and 7 would meet minimum salary requirements.

Or the individual holds a PhD relevant to the job: the minimum salary would have to be:

36.5 hours per week: £39,771

37 hours per week: £40,316

 

Veterinarians (SOC 2216)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Veterinarian

2216

Shortage occupation role

All roles defined under this SOC code are classed as "Shortage Occupation".

Grade 5 and above, on either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements on account of being classed as a shortage occupation.

'New entrant' salary rules are not applicable.

 

Web design and development professionals (SOC 2137)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Software Developer
  • Software Development Engineering
  • Web Application Developer
  • Web Designer

2137

Shortage occupation role

All roles defined under this SOC code are classed as "Shortage Occupation".

Grade 5 and above, on either 36.5 or 37 hours per week: all salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements on account of being classed as a shortage occupation.

Grades 3 and 4: the minimum salary would have to be:

  • 36.5 hours per week: £20,960
  • 37 hours per week: £21,155

'New entrant' salary rules are not applicable.

 

Welfare professionals (SOC 2449)
Example job roles (not exhaustive) SOC code Can the role meet minimum salary requirements?
  • Staff Counsellor
  • Senior Staff Counsellor

2449

Grade 5 and above, on a contract of either 36.5 or 37 hours per weekall salary spine points will automatically meet minimum salary requirements without the need to 'trade' salary points.