IT operations technicians: Skilled Worker visa salary

Questions about SOC 3131

What salary do IT operations technicians need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?

For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3131 (IT operations technicians), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £35,200 going rate. 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 3131?

The going rate for IT operations technicians (SOC 3131) is £35,200 a year (£18.05 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 3131?

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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