Financial and accounting technicians: Skilled Worker visa salary
For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3533 (financial and accounting technicians), you need a salary of at least £48,700 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 £34,100. It is on the Temporary Shortage List, so new applicants can be sponsored if their certificate is issued before 31 December 2026.
- Minimum salary
- £48,700
- £24.97 an hour
- Going rate
- £48,700
- For a 37.5-hour week
- New entrants
- £34,100
- 70% of the going rate, at least £33,400
What this covers
Job titles in SOC 3533 include: Accounting technicians, Financial control technicians.
Questions about SOC 3533
- What salary do financial and accounting technicians need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
- For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3533 (financial and accounting technicians), you need a salary of at least £48,700 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 £34,100. 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 3533?
- The going rate for Financial and accounting technicians (SOC 3533) is £48,700 a year (£24.97 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 3533?
- Yes, if the job meets the new-entrant rate: at least £34,100 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.
Related occupations
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.