# UK Skilled Worker visa salary threshold

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A source-backed explanation of the general threshold, occupation going-rate comparison and lower-salary cases; it is not a single universal salary number.

- Canonical: /reports/uk-skilled-worker-visa-salary-threshold/
- Last checked: 2026-07-11

## Answers

### What is the usual minimum salary?

The usual minimum is the higher of £41,700 per year or the occupation's going rate.
- Source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
- Checked: 2026-07-11

### Can the general salary threshold be lower?

Defined options use £37,500, £33,400, £31,300, £28,200 or £25,000 depending on the applicable route and applicant circumstances; the going rate still applies.
- Source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
- Checked: 2026-07-11

### Why is the occupation code needed?

Each eligible occupation code has a going rate; the applicant must compare that rate with the applicable general threshold.
- Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupation-codes
- Checked: 2026-07-11

### How long does a decision usually take from outside the UK?

The official guide says usually 3 weeks after identity and supporting documents are provided.
- Source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/apply-from-outside-the-uk
- Checked: 2026-07-11

## Method

Keep the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate as separate inputs; the effective minimum is the higher applicable number.

## Boundary

This is source-backed reference information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Requirements and processing practice can change; check the linked authority before applying.