SOC 2020 code 3544Temporary Shortage List

Data analysts: Skilled Worker visa salary

For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3544 (data analysts), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £34,900 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
£34,900
For a 37.5-hour week
New entrants
£33,400
70% of the going rate, at least £33,400

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Questions about SOC 3544

What salary do data analysts need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 3544 (data analysts), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £34,900 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 3544?
The going rate for Data analysts (SOC 3544) is £34,900 a year (£17.90 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 3544?
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.