SOC 2020 code 1243Temporary Shortage List

Managers in logistics: Skilled Worker visa salary

For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 1243 (managers in logistics), you need a salary of at least £44,900 a year: the going rate for this occupation, which is above the £41,700 general minimum. New entrants, such as recent graduates, people under 26 or those switching from a Student or Graduate visa, need at least £33,400. It is on the Temporary Shortage List, so new applicants can be sponsored if their certificate is issued before 31 December 2026.

Minimum salary
£44,900
£23.03 an hour
Going rate
£44,900
For a 37.5-hour week
New entrants
£33,400
70% of the going rate, at least £33,400

What this covers

Job titles in SOC 1243 include: Managers in logistics.

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2027 Deployment Logistics Intern

Anduril Industries UK Limited

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London, England, United KingdomTemplates : InternPosted 6 days agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • This occupation is on the Temporary Shortage List, which ends on 31 December 2026.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Infinitesima Ltd

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Abingdon, UK OperationsPosted 11 days agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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Trade Compliance & Logistics Specialist

Graphcore Limited

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Bristol, UKSupply ChainPosted 2 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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Warehouse and Logistics Specialist

Nebius UK Ltd

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Newport, United KingdomInfrastructurePosted 6 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • This occupation is on the Temporary Shortage List, which ends on 31 December 2026.

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Senior Event Logistics Specialist

PRIVATE EQUITY INSIGHTS LIMITED

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London, United KingdomOperationsPosted 22 Apr 2026Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • This occupation is on the Temporary Shortage List, which ends on 31 December 2026.

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Senior Event Logistics Manager

PRIVATE EQUITY INSIGHTS LIMITED

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London, United KingdomOperationsPosted 22 Apr 2026Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
UnclearWhy?
  • No salary shown. This looks like Managers in logistics (SOC 1243) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £44,900.
  • This occupation is on the Temporary Shortage List, which ends on 31 December 2026.

Check the going rate for SOC 1243 →

A rough guide, not immigration advice. Check the rules on GOV.UK.

Questions about SOC 1243

What salary do managers in logistics need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 1243 (managers in logistics), you need a salary of at least £44,900 a year: the going rate for this occupation, which is above the £41,700 general minimum. New entrants, such as recent graduates, people under 26 or those switching from a Student or Graduate visa, need at least £33,400. It is on the Temporary Shortage List, so new applicants can be sponsored if their certificate is issued before 31 December 2026.
What is the going rate for SOC 1243?
The going rate for Managers in logistics (SOC 1243) is £44,900 a year (£23.03 an hour) for a 37.5-hour week. It must be pro-rated for other working patterns.
Can a new graduate be sponsored in SOC 1243?
Yes, if the job meets the new-entrant rate: at least £33,400 a year, which is 70% of the going rate and no less than £33,400. New-entrant rates can be used for up to four years in total.
Who decides which occupation code a job uses?
Your sponsor chooses the SOC 2020 code when it assigns your certificate of sponsorship. It must match the job's actual duties, not just its title.

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Source: Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations and the Temporary Shortage List on GOV.UK, as of 13 October 2026. A guide, not immigration advice: PhD discounts, the Immigration Salary List and pre-April-2024 transitional rates aren't covered.