UK Skilled Worker salary check
Your estimate
This job is at graduate level, so it can be sponsored.
The minimum salary for you in this job is £54,700 a year.
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You also need a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor, and English at level B2.
When you apply you usually pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of £1,035 (UK Home Office, effective February 6, 2024) for each year of your visa. Your employer pays the Immigration Skills Charge.
Your answers come with you, so you are not asked twice.
Salary rules by job type
The salary rule works differently depending on the kind of job. Healthcare and education use national pay scales rather than going rates. Construction trades and science roles often qualify for a reduced threshold through the Immigration Salary List.
This is an estimate from the official rules as we last checked them. It is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm on canada.ca or gov.uk before you apply.
Rules last checked on September 14, 2026.