UK Skilled Worker Visa Offers Five Salary Pathways

The United Kingdom's Skilled Worker visa provides five distinct salary pathways for foreign workers seeking employment. The standard route requires a minimum salary of £41,700 per year, alongside the going rate for the specific occupation.

Workers with a PhD relevant to their job can qualify with a reduced threshold of £37,500, while those with a STEM PhD need at least £33,400. A fourth pathway is available for roles on the Immigration Salary List, also requiring £33,400, and the fifth route is for new entrants earning at least £33,400 and meeting 70% of the going rate.

The Home Office only counts guaranteed basic gross pay towards the salary threshold, excluding various allowances and benefits. Workers contracted for over 48 hours per week will have their salary assessed against the first 48 hours only.

The Skilled Worker route can lead to settlement, allowing applicants to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five continuous years in the UK.