Public services associate professionals

SOC 3560 · Associate Professional Occupations

Skilled Worker Eligible — Minimum salary: £39,500.00/yr (£20.26/hr)

Salary vs Visa Threshold

Market median is below the going rate. You may need an above-average salary offer to qualify.

10th Percentile £24,962.00

25th Percentile £31,419.00

Median Salary £38,454.00

75th Percentile £45,158.00

Going Rate (standard) £39,500.00

Market Median £38,454.00

Skilled Worker Sponsors

118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum salary for Public services associate professionals on a Skilled Worker visa?

The going rate for Public services associate professionals (SOC 3560) is £39,500.00 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 Public services 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).

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