SOC 2020 code 4121Temporary Shortage List

Credit controllers: Skilled Worker visa salary

For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 4121 (credit controllers), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £33,400 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
£33,400
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 4121 include: Credit controllers.

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Bookkeeper and Credit controller at Private Equity Insights

PRIVATE EQUITY INSIGHTS LIMITED

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London, United KingdomFinancePosted 7 Feb 2023Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Credit controllers (SOC 4121) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £41,700.
  • This occupation is on the Temporary Shortage List, which ends on 31 December 2026.

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

Questions about SOC 4121

What salary do credit controllers need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
For a Skilled Worker visa in SOC 4121 (credit controllers), you need a salary of at least £41,700 a year: the general minimum, which is above this occupation's £33,400 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 4121?
The going rate for Credit controllers (SOC 4121) is £33,400 a year (£17.13 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 4121?
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.