Free tool · United Kingdom
UK Skilled Worker Salary Checker
Check whether your annual salary meets the UK Skilled Worker visa threshold (£38,700 standard), with New Entrant and Immigration Salary List discounts. No account, no email — instant result.
Use your gross annual base salary (before tax, before benefits).
Enter your annual salary to check eligibility.
This checks the salary gate only. The full Skilled Worker assessment also requires sponsor licence, eligible occupation, English proof, and a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK Skilled Worker visa salary threshold?+
The standard general salary threshold for the Skilled Worker visa is £38,700 per year, set in April 2024 by the Home Office. The occupation-specific 'going rate' may be higher. New Entrants (under 26, recent graduates, or switching from a Graduate or Student visa) pay 70% of the going rate. Occupations on the Immigration Salary List get a further discount (occupation-dependent).
Does meeting the salary threshold mean I qualify?+
No. Salary is a necessary but not sufficient condition. You also need: a sponsorship licence at your prospective employer (Certificate of Sponsorship), an occupation at RQF 3 or above on the eligible roles list, English language proof (B1 IELTS or qualifying degree), and clean immigration history. This tool only checks the salary gate — Transita's full quiz checks all of them.
What if my salary is below the threshold?+
Options include: negotiating a higher salary with your sponsor, qualifying as a New Entrant (under 26 or recent graduate), finding an employer in an Immigration Salary List occupation, switching to a different visa route (Health and Care Worker visa has lower thresholds; Global Talent has no salary minimum; Innovator Founder is for entrepreneurs), or considering a temporary route like the Graduate visa or Youth Mobility Scheme.
What's the Immigration Salary List?+
The Immigration Salary List (ISL) replaced the Shortage Occupation List in 2024. Occupations on the ISL have a lower salary threshold (typically around 80% of the going rate) and reduced visa fees. The list is regularly updated by the Migration Advisory Committee — check gov.uk for the current entries.
Does this include pension or benefits?+
No. The salary threshold applies to your gross annual base salary only — not pension contributions, allowances, bonuses, share options, or benefits in kind. Use your gross annual base salary as quoted in your contract or Certificate of Sponsorship.