1111 — Chief executives and senior officials
Skilled Worker
SOC 2134 — Programmers and software development professionals
Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134).
Salary thresholds
- Going rate (annual): £54,700
- New entrant rate: £38,300
- Going rate (hourly): £28.05
- You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).
Job examples
- Computer games designers Computer programmers Software developers Programmers and software development professionals not elsewhere classified.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals) 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.