For Social Worker roles (SOC 2442), the salary threshold is £38,700 under the UK Immigration Rules. Salary offered was below the going rate for SOC 2442.

Skilled Worker Visa: Social Worker — Salary Requirements

This page covers salary requirements for Social Worker applications under the UK Skilled Worker Visa.

Based on current UK Home Office immigration rules (updated 2026)

For Social Worker roles (SOC 2442), the salary threshold is £38,700. Social work requires recognised professional qualification.

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What key facts should you know?

• SOC code for Social Worker: 2442
• Salary threshold: £38,700
• Social work requires recognised professional qualification.
• Sponsor must hold a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence and assign a COS

Why This Matters

• Salary offered was below the going rate for SOC 2442
• Certificate of Sponsorship contained errors or was not correctly assigned
• Role did not clearly meet the skill threshold for Social Worker at RQF Level 3 or above

What salary do I need as a Social Worker on the Skilled Worker Visa?

The salary must meet £38,700 or the going rate for SOC 2442, whichever is higher. Social work requires recognised professional qualification.

What SOC code applies to Social Worker roles?

SOC 2442 is the standard occupation code for Social Worker roles.