UKSponsorGrader

Dancers and choreographers

SOC 3414 · Associate Professional Occupations

Skilled Worker Eligible — Minimum salary: £33,400.00/yr (£17.13/hr)
Shortage On Immigration Salary List — Reduced threshold: £28,500.00/yr (£14.62/hr)

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 Dancers and choreographers on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Dancers and choreographers (SOC 3414) is £33,400.00 per year. As this occupation is on the Immigration Salary List (shortage list), the reduced threshold is £28,500.00 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 Dancers and choreographers 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).
What does it mean that Dancers and choreographers is on the shortage list?
Being on the Immigration Salary List means the UK government recognises a shortage of workers in this occupation. This gives applicants a reduced salary threshold of £28,500.00/yr (instead of £33,400.00/yr), making it easier to qualify for a Skilled Worker visa.

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