SOC 2020 code 2123Eligible

Electrical engineers: Skilled Worker visa salary

For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 2123 (electrical engineers), you need a salary of at least £58,700 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 £41,100.

Minimum salary
£58,700
£30.10 an hour
Going rate
£58,700
For a 37.5-hour week
New entrants
£41,100
70% of the going rate, at least £33,400

What this covers

Job titles in SOC 2123 include: Laser engineers, Power systems engineers, Railway signalling engineers.

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2026 Electrical Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries UK Limited

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Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMaritime & Maneuver Dominance : Undersea Dominance - Engineering & Operations : Electrical EngineeringPosted 4 days agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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Senior Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries UK Limited

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Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMaritime & Maneuver Dominance : Undersea Dominance - Engineering & Operations : Systems EngineeringPosted 3 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £58,700.

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Questions about SOC 2123

What salary do electrical engineers need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 2123 (electrical engineers), you need a salary of at least £58,700 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 £41,100.
What is the going rate for SOC 2123?
The going rate for Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) is £58,700 a year (£30.10 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 2123?
Yes, if the job meets the new-entrant rate: at least £41,100 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.