Question 1

How do Skilled Worker salary thresholds work?

Accepted Answer

You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate (from the Home Office appendix) or the general salary threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant as of 2026). Immigration Salary List roles may have different rules.

Question 2

What is a new entrant?

Accepted Answer

New entrants include recent graduates, under-26s, and certain postdoctoral roles. They may qualify for a lower salary threshold where the rules allow.

Question 3

Where does this data come from?

Accepted Answer

Going rates and eligibility come from the official GOV.UK Skilled Worker eligible occupations appendix, refreshed from our database.

Question 4

What if no going rate is published for my occupation?

Accepted Answer

When the Home Office has not published a going rate, the general threshold applies. Always confirm on GOV.UK before relying on a salary offer.

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