Physical scientists — UK Skilled Worker going rate

What this means

To sponsor someone as a physical scientists on the Skilled Worker route, an employer must normally pay at least £54,600 per year — the going rate for this occupation (£54,600) is above the general £41,700 threshold, so it sets the floor. Some applicants can be paid a lower salary using tradeable points.

Discounted salary options

Lower going rates that apply if you qualify on tradeable points:

• £49,100Option B · 90%New entrants, and some other tradeable-points routes
• £43,600Option C · 80%Immigration Salary List occupations
• £38,200Option E · 70%PhD in a relevant STEM subject / new entrant combinations

The discounted rate must still be at least the option's percentage of the going rate and meet the route's absolute minimum.

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Non-exclusive examples for SOC 2114.