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United Kingdom
Salary threshold raised to £30,000
The Home Office has updated the minimum salary requirement for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Effective date
1 Sept 2026
Announced
21 Jul 2026
Impact
Future applicants & sponsors
Previous rule
Minimum salary £26,200 per year (or going rate for the occupation).
New rule
Minimum salary £30,000 per year (or going rate for the occupation, whichever is higher).
Summary of Regulation
The UK Home Office has published updated Immigration Rules raising the general minimum salary requirement for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The change affects all new applications and sponsor licence assignments from the effective date. Existing Skilled Worker holders extending or changing employer are not immediately affected but should confirm compliance with the new going rate for their occupation code.
Implications & Other Details
Applies to Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after 1 September 2026.
Going rate percentiles for shortage occupations remain at 80%.
No transitional arrangements announced for pending applications.
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Home Office · reviewed by Radar Editorial
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