·United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland·Significant change·In force
UK raises Skilled Worker salary thresholds
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
The Home Office raised the Skilled Worker general salary threshold from GBP 26,200 to GBP 38,700, with parallel increases to going rates and shortage-route adjustments.
What changed
Policy claim 1
General salary threshold raised to GBP 38,700 for new Skilled Worker applications (with transitional protections for earlier applicants).
Claim ID: uk-2024-04-skilled-worker-salary-rise#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: UK — Statement of Changes HC 590 (March 2024) (UK Home Office)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
The Shortage Occupation List was replaced by the Immigration Salary List, with a 20% general threshold discount.
Claim ID: uk-2024-04-skilled-worker-salary-rise#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: UK — Statement of Changes HC 590 (March 2024) (UK Home Office)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 3
Care-worker routes retained distinct thresholds, subject to further rule changes in subsequent Statements of Changes.
Claim ID: uk-2024-04-skilled-worker-salary-rise#claim-3·Cite this claim
Source: UK — Statement of Changes HC 590 (March 2024) (UK Home Office)·source verified ·page reviewed
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