Shortage Occupations

Occupations on the UK Immigration Salary List benefit from lower salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visa applications.

The Immigration Salary List (formerly the Shortage Occupation List) is maintained by the Home Office. Occupations on this list may qualify for a reduced going rate, making it easier for employers to sponsor workers in these roles.

25 occupations currently on the Immigration Salary List

Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services Shortage

Median £31,126.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors Shortage

Median £40,661.00 Standard rate £40,400.00

Chemical scientists Shortage

Median £39,668.00 Standard rate £39,900.00

Biological scientists Shortage

Median £43,781.00 Standard rate £40,300.00

Social and humanities scientists Shortage

Median £38,591.00 Standard rate £40,400.00

Graphic and multimedia designers Shortage

Median £31,236.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Laboratory technicians Shortage

Median £26,861.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Pharmaceutical technicians Shortage

Median £28,381.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Artists Shortage

Standard rate £38,200.00

Dancers and choreographers Shortage

Standard rate £33,400.00

Musicians Shortage

Standard rate £37,500.00

Arts officers, producers and directors Shortage

Median £39,643.00 Standard rate £38,100.00

Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. Shortage

Median £27,676.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Welding trades Shortage

Median £34,742.00 Standard rate £34,900.00

Boat and ship builders and repairers Shortage

Median £32,600.00 Standard rate £33,700.00

Stonemasons and related trades Shortage

Median £33,938.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Bricklayers Shortage

Median £32,480.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Shortage

Median £30,961.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Carpenters and joiners Shortage

Median £33,797.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Construction and building trades n.e.c. Shortage

Median £34,378.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Animal care services occupations n.e.c. Shortage

Median £23,345.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Shortage

Median £24,761.00

Care workers and home carers Shortage

Median £21,487.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Senior care workers Shortage

Median £27,417.00 Standard rate £33,400.00

Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. Shortage

Standard rate £33,400.00

Source: Home Office Immigration Salary List. Data may change when government policy is updated.