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Health services and public health managers and directors (SOC 1171)

This page shows whether this occupation is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, what salary you usually need, and which licensed UK employers may hire people in similar roles.

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No

What this job involves

Health services and public health managers and directors (SOC 1171) (Professional occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

  • Going rate (annual): £50,300
  • New entrant rate: £35,200
  • Going rate (hourly): £25.79
  • You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Clinical governance and information managers Healthcare service managers and directors Health services and public health managers and directors not elsewhere classified.

Sponsors hiring under this code

Matched via Companies House industry codes (SIC). This shows employers in related sectors — verify the sponsor and role on the official register.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.