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Property, housing and estate managers

SOC 1251 · Managers, Directors and Senior Officials

Skilled Worker Eligible — Minimum salary: £42,600.00/yr (£21.85/hr)

Salary vs Visa Threshold

Market median is below the going rate. You may need an above-average salary offer to qualify.
10th Percentile £22,805.00
25th Percentile £30,362.00
Median Salary £41,115.00
75th Percentile £57,165.00
Going Rate (standard) £42,600.00
Market Median £41,115.00

Top Cities for Sponsorship

Cities with the most Skilled Worker sponsors.

1
London
Sponsors
33,777
2
Birmingham
Sponsors
2,877
3
Manchester
Sponsors
2,705
4
Leicester
Sponsors
1,334
5
Glasgow
Sponsors
1,229
6
Bristol
Sponsors
1,187
7
Edinburgh
Sponsors
1,060
8
Leeds
Sponsors
1,013
9
Nottingham
Sponsors
982
10
Ilford
Sponsors
911

Skilled Worker Visa Trend

Latest data: 2025 Q4

Visas Granted 13,795
Refused 1,718
Approval Rate 84.34%
YoY Change -25.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum salary for Property, housing and estate managers on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Property, housing and estate managers (SOC 1251) is £42,600.00 per year. The actual minimum you need is the higher of the going rate and the general salary threshold (£38,700 for most applicants).
How many UK employers sponsor Property, housing and estate managers roles?
There are currently 118,283 active UK employers licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. Note: not all sponsors actively recruit for every SOC code — the count reflects total Skilled Worker licence holders.
Which UK cities have the most sponsorship opportunities?
The top cities by number of Skilled Worker sponsors are: London (33,777), Birmingham (2,877), Manchester (2,705), Leicester (1,334), Glasgow (1,229).

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