Legal associate professionals
SOC 3520 · Associate Professional Occupations
Skilled Worker Eligible —
Minimum salary: £33,400.00/yr
(£17.13/hr)
Salary vs Visa Threshold
Market median is below the going rate.
You may need an above-average salary offer to qualify.
10th Percentile
£17,581.00
25th Percentile
£24,655.00
Median Salary
£32,438.00
75th Percentile
£43,061.00
Going Rate (standard)
£33,400.00
Market Median
£32,438.00
Skilled Worker Sponsors
118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
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007 Taxi Limited
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0086 Ltd
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00Nation Limited
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012 Global Ltd
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01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
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023 LTD
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09 Care Limited
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0xA Technologies Ltd
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1000heads Ltd
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1000 Trades Limited
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100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
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100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
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100Starlings Ltd
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10:10 Games Limited
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10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
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1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
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101 A+D Ltd.
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101 Byres Road Limited
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101 Harley Street LTD
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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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Merchandisers
Median
£26,554.00
Estate agents and auctioneers
Median
£26,988.00
Marketing associate professionals
Median
£30,479.00
Business associate professionals n.e.c.
Median
£33,035.00
Events managers and organisers
Median
£29,101.00
Human resources and industrial relations officers
Median
£33,012.00
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Median
£30,045.00
Project support officers
Median
£34,207.00
Inspectors of standards and regulations
Median
£37,236.00
Other vocational and industrial trainers
Median
£33,236.00
Data analysts
Median
£38,107.00
Estimators, valuers and assessors
Median
£37,809.00
Buyers and procurement officers
Median
£36,230.00
Importers and exporters
Median
£34,757.00
Insurance underwriters
Median
£38,666.00
Business sales executives
Median
£36,498.00
Public services associate professionals
Median
£38,454.00
Information technology trainers
Median
£36,621.00
Health and safety managers and officers
Median
£44,551.00
Financial accounts managers
Median
£45,162.00
Financial and accounting technicians
Median
£53,265.00
Brokers
Median
£51,026.00
Sales accounts and business development managers
Median
£56,021.00
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Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers
Median
£107,712.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum salary for Legal associate professionals on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Legal associate professionals (SOC 3520) is £33,400.00 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 Legal associate professionals 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).