The Immigration Salary List in Appendix Immigration Salary List covers 25 SOC 2020 codes. Jobs on the list can use points option D, which needs a salary of at least £33,400 and the going rate. An occupation only counts as on the list where the certificate of sponsorship was issued before the removal date shown (31 December 2026 or 22 July 2028).
What the list is for
Appendix Skilled Worker gives jobs on the Immigration Salary List their own points options: option D (general threshold £33,400, 100% of the going rate) and option I (£25,000, 100% of the going rate) for applicants who can use options F–J. Medium Skilled codes on the list can be sponsored for new applicants. See salary thresholds.
An occupation is only included on the list where an application has been made using a certificate of sponsorship issued by a sponsor to an applicant before the removal date stated in the table. (Appendix Immigration Salary List)
Occupations on the Immigration Salary List
| Code | Occupation and scope | Nations | Removal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1212 | Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services Medium Skilled Only “fishing boat masters”. | Scotland | 31 December 2026 |
| 1232 | Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 2111 | Chemical scientists Higher Skilled Only jobs in the nuclear industry. | Scotland | 31 December 2026 |
| 2112 | Biological scientists Higher Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 2115 | Social and humanities scientists Higher Skilled Only archaeologists. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 2142 | Graphic and multimedia designers Higher Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 3111 | Laboratory technicians Medium Skilled Only jobs requiring 3 or more years’ related on-the-job experience. This experience must not have been gained through working illegally. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 3212 | Pharmaceutical technicians Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 3411 | Artists Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 3414 | Dancers and choreographers Medium Skilled Only skilled classical ballet dancers or skilled contemporary dancers who meet the standard required by internationally recognised UK ballet or contemporary dance companies. The company must be endorsed as being internationally recognised by a UK industry body such as the Arts Councils (of England, Scotland or Wales). | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 3415 | Musicians Higher Skilled Only skilled orchestral musicians who are leaders, principals, sub-principals or numbered string positions, and who meet the standard required by internationally recognised UK orchestras. The orchestra must be a full member of the Association of British Orchestras. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 3416 | Arts officers, producers and directors Higher Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5119 | Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified Medium Skilled Only jobs in the fishing industry. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5213 | Welding trades Medium Skilled Only high integrity pipe welders, where the job requires 3 or more years’ related on-the-job experience. This experience must not have been gained through working illegally. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5235 | Boat and ship builders and repairers Medium Skilled All jobs. | Scotland | 31 December 2026 |
| 5312 | Stonemasons and related trades Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5313 | Bricklayers Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5314 | Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5316 | Carpenters and joiners Medium Skilled All jobs. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 5319 | Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified Medium Skilled Only retrofitters. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 6129 | Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified Medium Skilled Only racing grooms, stallion handlers, stud grooms, stud hands, stud handlers and work riders. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 6131 | Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Medium Skilled All jobs. Note: For Skilled Worker purposes, SOC 2020 occupation code 6131 only applies to roles in environments where registered nurse or other registered healthcare professional roles also exist. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
| 6135 | Care workers and home carers Medium Skilled* All jobs, except jobs with a working location in England are only eligible in this SOC 2020 occupation code where the sponsor holds registration with the Care Quality Commission and is currently carrying on a regulated activity. Eligibility for Skilled Worker applicants to be sponsored in this SOC 2020 occupation code is restricted, as set out in SW 6.1B of Appendix Skilled Worker. Private households or individuals (other than sole traders sponsoring someone to work for their business) cannot sponsor Skilled Worker applicants. | All UK | 22 July 2028 |
| 6136 | Senior care workers Medium Skilled* All jobs, except jobs with a working location in England are only eligible in this SOC 2020 occupation code where the sponsor holds registration with the Care Quality Commission and is currently carrying on a regulated activity. Eligibility for Skilled Worker applicants to be sponsored in this SOC 2020 occupation code is restricted, as set out in SW 6.1B of Appendix Skilled Worker. | All UK | 22 July 2028 |
| 9119 | Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations not elsewhere classified Medium Skilled* Only deckhands on large fishing vessels (9 metres and above) where the job requires the worker to have at least 3 years’ full-time experience in using their skills. This experience must not have been gained through working illegally. | All UK | 31 December 2026 |
Removal dates
- 31 December 2026: 1212, 1232, 2111, 2112, 2115, 2142, 3111, 3212, 3411, 3414, 3415, 3416, 5119, 5213, 5235, 5312, 5313, 5314, 5316, 5319, 6129, 6131, 9119
- 22 July 2028: 6135, 6136
See rule changes for what is scheduled.
Sources
- Immigration Rules Appendix Immigration Salary List (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice.