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UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator

Check whether you meet the 70-point requirement for a Skilled Worker Visa. Values reflect the 2026 gov.uk rules (salary thresholds from 22 July 2025, English B2 from 8 January 2026).

Your situation

Mandatory requirements (50 points)
Salary & job

Shown on Appendix Skilled Occupations next to your occupation code.

You are being paid % of the going rate.

Which tradeable options apply to you?

Tick all that are true. The calculator picks the best option you qualify for.

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Points breakdown

2026 Tradeable Options (choose one)

Option Applies to Min salary Going rate
A Standard salary Salary meets the general threshold and at least 100% of the occupation going rate. £41,700 100%
B Relevant PhD (non-STEM) PhD in a non-STEM subject relevant to the job; salary ≥ 90% of the going rate. £37,500 90%
C Relevant STEM PhD PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job; salary ≥ 80% of the going rate. £33,400 80%
D Job on Immigration Salary List Occupation is on the Immigration Salary List; salary ≥ £33,400 and 100% of the list going rate. £33,400 100%
E New entrant to the labour market Under 26, postdoctoral, switching from student/graduate, or working towards a professional qualification. Up to 4 years on this rate. £33,400 70%
F Health & Care worker at national pay scale Eligible health/education occupation paid at the relevant national pay scale. Lower thresholds apply. £25,000 100%

Hourly minimum applies to most options (£17.13/hour, or £12.82/hour for Health & Care). Sources: GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa, Your job, Caseworker guidance.

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