Workers in this sub-major group create and restore artistic works; write, edit and evaluate literary material; perform in acts of entertainment; arrange and perform musical compositions; produce television, film and stage presentations; present television and radio broadcasts; operate camera, sound and lighting equipment; design commercial and industrial products; compete in sporting events for financial reward; and provide training and instruction for sporting and recreational activities.
Higher Skilled2
Medium Skilled9
Medium Skilled (conditions apply)0
Ineligible2
341 Artistic, literary and media occupations
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3411 | Artists · ISL | Medium Skilled | £38,200 (Table 1a) |
| 3412 | Authors, writers and translators · TSL | Medium Skilled | £36,100 (Table 1a) |
| 3413 | Actors, entertainers and presenters | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 3414 | Dancers and choreographers · ISL · TSL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
| 3415 | Musicians · ISL | Higher Skilled | £37,500 (Table 1) |
| 3416 | Arts officers, producers and directors · ISL | Higher Skilled | £38,100 (Table 1) |
| 3417 | Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators · TSL | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
342 Design occupations
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3421 | Interior designers | Medium Skilled | £35,200 (Table 1a) |
| 3422 | Clothing, fashion and accessories designers · TSL | Medium Skilled | £36,500 (Table 1a) |
| 3429 | Design occupations not elsewhere classified · TSL | Medium Skilled | £39,300 (Table 1a) |
343 Sports and fitness occupations
| Code | Occupation | Eligibility | Going rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3431 | Sports players | Ineligible | – |
| 3432 | Sports coaches, instructors and officials | Ineligible | – |
| 3433 | Fitness and wellbeing instructors | Medium Skilled | £33,400 (Table 1a) |
* Medium Skilled with conditions: see the code page for the exact condition. ISL = Immigration Salary List, TSL = Temporary Shortage List.
Sources
- Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes (GOV.UK, updated 29 April 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1
Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice.