SOC 2020 code 2221Health or education (national pay scale)

Physiotherapists: Skilled Worker visa salary

Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) is a listed health or education occupation, so the salary must be at least £25,000 a year and meet the national pay scale for the role. NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

Minimum salary
£25,000
£12.82 an hour

What this covers

Job titles in SOC 2221 include: Electro-therapist, Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy practitioner.

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ScotlandMAX AHPPosted 2 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

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LondonMAX AHPPosted 2 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

Check the going rate for SOC 2221 →

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LondonMAX AHPPosted 2 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

Check the going rate for SOC 2221 →

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

LondonMAX AHPPosted 3 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
UnclearWhy?
  • No salary shown. This looks like Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

Check the going rate for SOC 2221 →

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

BirminghamMAX AHPPosted 4 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

Check the going rate for SOC 2221 →

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

LondonMAX AHPPosted 4 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
UnclearWhy?
  • No salary shown. This looks like Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).

Check the going rate for SOC 2221 →

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

Questions about SOC 2221

What salary do physiotherapists need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) is a listed health or education occupation, so the salary must be at least £25,000 a year and meet the national pay scale for the role. NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).
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.

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.