Salary Checker

Check fixed Skilled Worker salary thresholds, then verify the occupation going rate.

Your annual salary (£)

General Skilled Worker

Must also meet the full occupation going rate

£41,700

New entrant

Must also meet 70% of the going rate and the eligibility conditions

£33,400

Health & Care — standard occupations

Must also meet the applicable lower going rate

£31,300

Health or education — national pay scale

The relevant national pay-scale going rate may be higher

£25,000

Immigration Salary List — Skilled Worker

Must also meet the full going rate; Health & Care cases can differ

£33,400

Last reviewed: 20 October 2026. You usually need the higher of the applicable fixed salary threshold or the going rate for the occupation code. Check the Skilled Worker salary requirements, When a Skilled Worker can be paid less, and Health and Care Worker salary requirements on GOV.UK.