1111 — Chief executives and senior officials
Skilled Worker
SOC 2161 — Research and development (r&d) managers
Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No
Research and development (r&d) managers (SOC 2161).
Salary thresholds
- Going rate (annual): £54,400
- New entrant rate: £38,100
- Going rate (hourly): £27.9
- You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).
Job examples
- Laboratory managers Research and development (R&D) design managers Research and development (R&D) managers not elsewhere classified.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. SOC 2161 (Research and development (r&d) managers) 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.