UKVI Appendix Skilled Worker Rules 2026
UK Skilled Worker Visa £38,700 Salary Threshold Guide
Official breakdown of the UK Home Office £38,700 general salary rule, Immigration Salary List (ISL) 20% discounts, New Entrant rules (£30,960), and tradeable points rules.
Skilled Worker Salary Threshold Evaluator
Calculate minimum required salary threshold based on applicant qualification and occupation discount categories.
Annual salary stated in Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Salary Meets Minimum UKVI Threshold
Your offered salary (£39,000) satisfies the Home Office requirement for Standard Skilled Worker Threshold (£38,700).
Points Allocation: 20 Tradeable Points Granted for Salary.
UK Salary Discount Categories Matrix
| Category | Minimum General Threshold | Going Rate Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Experienced Worker | £38,700 | 100% of Going Rate |
| New Entrant (Student Switcher / < 26) | £30,960 | 70% of Going Rate |
| Immigration Salary List (ISL) | £30,960 | 80% of Going Rate |
| Relevant STEM PhD Holder | £30,960 | 80% of Going Rate |
Frequently Asked Questions
The general minimum salary threshold for a UK Skilled Worker visa is £38,700 per year (or the specific 'going rate' for the occupation code, whichever is higher).
A New Entrant includes applicants who are under 26 years old, applying within 2 years of graduating on a Student or Graduate visa, or working towards professional chartership. New Entrants require a minimum salary of £30,960 (or 70% of the occupation going rate).