SOC 2020 code 3412Temporary Shortage List

Authors, writers and translators: Skilled Worker visa salary

For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3412 (authors, writers and translators), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £36,100 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.

Minimum salary
£41,700
£21.38 an hour
Going rate
£36,100
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 3412 include: Authors, Bloggers, Copywriters, Literary editors, Poets, Script writers, Technical writers (excludes computing), Translators and interpreters.

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Senior Copywriter - Remote

Reedsy Limited

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United Kingdom / Remote / United States / CanadaMarketingPosted 1 Jun 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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Technical Author & Process Analyst (Network Infrastructure)

Qube Research & Technologies Limited

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LondonTechnology-InfrastructurePosted 20 Jan 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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Questions about SOC 3412

What salary do authors, writers and translators need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3412 (authors, writers and translators), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £36,100 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 3412?
The going rate for Authors, writers and translators (SOC 3412) is £36,100 a year (£18.51 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 3412?
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.