UK Government Announces 2026 Immigration Salary List

The UK government has published its immigration salary list for 2026, identifying 25 specific jobs that enable foreign workers to qualify for a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa at 80% of the standard minimum salary requirement. This list includes roles across various sectors such as healthcare, construction, agriculture, science, and the arts.

The salaries are based on a 37.5-hour workweek and must be adjusted for those working different hours. Two categories of workers are eligible for the lower salary threshold: those applying for a Health and Care Worker visa in certain occupations and those who received their certificate of sponsorship for a first Skilled Worker visa before April 4, 2024, and have continuously held one or more Skilled Worker visas since that date.

All others obtaining their first certificate of sponsorship on or after April 4, 2024, fall under the standard rate. The article lists specific occupation codes along with their standard and lower salary rates.