Skilled Worker visa
If you work in healthcare or education
There are different salary rules if you work in some healthcare or education jobs. Your salary must be at least £23,200 - or more if your job’s ‘going rate’ is higher.
The going rates for these jobs are based on the national pay scales set by the relevant independent body, for example the NHS.
View the list of eligible healthcare and education jobs to see if your job is included.
National pay scales tables
If your job is on the list, your salary must be at least the national pay scale rate for the job you’ll be doing.
These going rates apply whether you’ll be working in the public or private sector.
Check how much you’ll need to be paid in the:
- table of national pay scales for eligible healthcare jobs - listed by NHS pay band and area of the UK
- table of national pay scales for eligible teaching and education leadership jobs - listed by role and area of the UK
Ask your employer if you’re not sure what your role or pay band will be.