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Actuaries, economists and statisticians (SOC 2433)

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

Actuaries, economists and statisticians (SOC 2433) (Professional occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

  • Going rate (annual): £55,100
  • New entrant rate: £38,600
  • Going rate (hourly): £28.26
  • 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

  • Actuaries and actuarial analysts Economists Mathematicians Statistical data scientists Statisticians Actuaries
  • economists and statisticians 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.

Related occupations

For employers: sponsoring Actuaries, economists and statisticians (SOC 2433)

Skilled Worker list
On the eligible occupations list
Going rate (annual)
£55,100
General threshold
£41,700
Higher of the two
£55,100

The salary on a Certificate of Sponsorship is compared with the higher of the going rate and the general threshold. Lower figures apply in set cases, such as new entrants and Immigration Salary List roles.

Source: GOV.UK, Skilled Worker visa: your job, checked .

Home Office fees to sponsor one worker for 3 years

FeeSmall or charitableMedium or large
Certificate of Sponsorship£525£525
Immigration Skills Charge (36 months)£1,440£3,960
Total for one worker£1,965£4,485

A worker applying from outside the UK. An organisation that is not yet licensed also pays the Worker licence application fee once: £611 for a small or charitable sponsor, £1,682 for a medium or large one. Legal fees, if any, are separate.

Source: GOV.UK, Certificates of sponsorship; Immigration skills charge; Apply for your licence, checked .

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 2433 (Actuaries, economists and statisticians) 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.

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