UK Skilled Worker Visa 2026
Standard salary threshold Annual minimum (or "going rate", whichever is higher)
£41,700
Health and Care threshold Eligible SOC codes only
£29,000
New Entrant rate Under 26, UK grads, post-doctoral — 4-year cap
£33,400
Hourly minimum Applies in addition to the annual figure
£15.88
Path to ILR Continuous Skilled Worker residence
5 years
Always pay the higher of standard threshold, role-specific "going rate", or hourly minimum.
Source · JobLabs.ai · Updated April 2026