All following IT 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 view the minimum salary levels relevant to the job.
Notes
If the salary for the role does not meet the required minimum ("min for 20 pts from salary"), a lower salary may be sponsorable in the following circumstances:
- Holding a PhD: jobs in certain SOC codes can benefit from a lower minimum salary due to the individual holding a STEM or non-STEM PhD (minimum salary is different for each). The PhD must be relevant to the job. Where this is applicable, it is for you as the recruiting department to determine whether (a) the PhD is in a STEM subject or not, and (b) it is relevant to the job, by way of the recruitment process.
OR
- Being classed as a New Entrant to the labour market: jobs in all SOC codes can benefit from a lower minimum salary due to the individual meeting the eligibility criteria.
If a role will be undertaken part-time, please contact the HR Compliance Team to check whether the pro-rata salary will meet minimum requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.
SOC code: 2132 IT managers
Formerly SOC code 2133 IT specialist managers
Example job roles
- IT Manager
- IT Support Manager
- IT Technical Lead
- IT Services Manager
- Senior Design Specialist
Minimum salaries
| Hours per week: 37 | Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £40,355 | N/A | £36,320 | £32,284 | £28,249 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£50,222 | N/A | £45,200 | £40,178 | £35,155 |
SOC code: 2133 IT Business analysts, architects and systems designers
Formerly SOC code 2135 Business analysts, architects and systems designers
Example job roles
- Business Analyst (computing)
- Data Communications Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Architect
- User Experience Architect
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £38,776 | N/A | £34,899 | £31,021 | £27,144 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£51,011 | N/A | £45,910 | £40,809 | £35,708 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £38,252 | N/A | £34,427 | £30,602 | £26,777 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£50,322 | N/A | £45,290 | £40,258 | £35,225 |
SOC code 2135 Cyber security professionals
Formerly part of SOC code 2139 IT and telecommunications professionals
Example job roles
- Data security manager
- IT security analyst
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £34,632 | N/A | £31,169 | £27,706 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£44,696 | N/A | £40,227 | £35,757 | £31,288 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £34,164 | N/A | £30,748 | £27,332 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£44,092 | N/A | £39,683 | £35,274 | £30,960 |
SOC code: 3133 Database administrators and web content technicians
Formerly part of SOC codes 2137 Web design and development professionals and 3131 IT operations technicians
Example job roles
- Database administrator
- Digital content editor
- Intranet coordinator
- Website moderator
Minimum salaries
| Hours per week: 36.5 or 37 | Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £29,000 | N/A | £26,100 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£38,700 | N/A | £34,830 | £30,960 | £30,960 |
SOC code: 2137 IT network professionals
Formerly part of SOC code 2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified
Example job roles
- Network Designer / Planner
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £35,520 | N/A | £31,968 | £28,416 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£42,230 | N/A | £38,007 | £33,784 | £30,960 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £35,040 | N/A | £31,536 | £28,032 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£41,659 | N/A | £37,493 | £33,327 | £30,960 |
SOC code 3131: IT operations technicians
Example job roles
- Digital Administrator
- IT Technician
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
Minimum salaries
| Hours per week: 36.5 or 37 | Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £29,000 | N/A | £26,100 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£38,700 | N/A | £34,830 | £30,960 | £30,960 |
SOC code: 2134 Programmers and software development professionals
Formerly SOC code 2136 Programmers and software development professionals
Example job roles
- Database Developer / Specialist
- Programme Developer
- Programmer
- Software Developer / Engineer / Specialist
- Website Builder
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £35,816 | N/A | £32,235 | £28,653 | £25,072 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£48,742 | N/A | £43,868 | £38,994 | £34,119 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £35,332 | N/A | £31,799 | £28,266 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£48,083 | N/A | £43,275 | £38,467 | £33,658 |
SOC code: 2131 IT project managers
Formerly SOC code 2134 IT project and programme managers
Example job roles
- Data Manager
- IT Project Manager / Leader
- IT Portfolio Manager
- IT Infrastructure Manager
- IT Change Manager
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £40,750 | N/A | £36,675 | £32,600 | £28,525 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£51,208 | N/A | £46,088 | £40,967 | £35,846 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £40,199 | N/A | £36,179 | £32,159 | £28,140 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£50,516 | N/A | £45,465 | £40,413 | £35,362 |
SOC code: 2136 IT quality and testing professionals
Formerly part of SOC code 2139 IT and telecommunications professionals not elsewhere classified
Example job roles
- IT Auditor
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst
- Systems tester (computing)
- Test analyst (computing)
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £30,686 | N/A | £27,617 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£39,368 | N/A | £35,432 | £31,495 | £30,960 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £30,271 | N/A | £27,244 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£38,836 | N/A | £34,953 | £31,069 | £30,960 |
SOC code: 3573 Information technology trainers
Formerly SOC code 3563 Information technology trainers
Minimum salaries
| Hours per week: 36.5 or 37 | Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £29,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£38,700 | N/A | N/A | N/A | £30,960 |
SOC code: 3132 IT user support technicians
Example job roles
- Business Support Analyst (computing)
- Customer Support Analyst
- Help Desk Operator (computing)
- IT Support Technician
- Systems Support Analyst / Officer
Minimum salaries
| Hours per week: 36.5 or 37 | Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £29,000 | N/A | £26,100 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£38,700 | N/A | £34,830 | £30,960 | £30,960 |
SOC code: 2141 Web design professionals
Formerly SOC code 2137 Web design and development professionals
Example job roles
- Desktop Publisher
- Web Designer
- Web Producer
Minimum salaries - 37 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £29,000 | N/A | £26,100 | £25,000 | £5,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£40,750 | N/A | £36,675 | £32,600 | £30,960 |
Minimum salaries - 36.5 hours per week
| Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £29,000 | N/A | £26,100 | £23,200 | £23,200 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£40,199 | N/A | £36,179 | £32,159 | £30,960 |
SOC code 2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified
Example job roles
- IT consultant
- Webmaster
- Web Manager
Minimum salaries
| Hours per week: 36.5 or 37 | Min for 20 points from salary | Immigration Salary List points | Non-STEM PhD points | STEM PhD points | New Entrant points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Skilled Worker visa (SWV) holders where first SWV CoS assigned before 4th April 2024 | £31,179 | N/A | £28,061 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
|
New SWV applicants and Existing SWV holders where first SWV CoS assigned on/after 4th April 2024 |
£43,611 | N/A | £39,250 | £34,889 | £30,960 |