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SOC codes for the Skilled Worker visa

Find the occupation code for a job and see what the GOV.UK rules say about it: eligibility, going rate, salary thresholds and shortage lists.

Rules checked against GOV.UK 5 November 2026 · about 29,000 job titles searchable

Higher Skilled121RQF level 6 or above Medium Skilled187RQF levels 3–5 Not eligible104Table 6

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Codes people look up often

2134Programmers and software development professionalsHigher Skilled
6135Care workers and home carersMedium Skilled*
2231Midwifery nursesHigher Skilled
5434ChefsMedium Skilled
2136IT quality and testing professionalsHigher Skilled
2211Generalist medical practitionersHigher Skilled
3120CAD, drawing and architectural techniciansMedium Skilled
6136Senior care workersMedium Skilled*

Dates in the current rules

The Temporary Shortage List only applies where the certificate of sponsorship was issued before 31 December 2026. Most Immigration Salary List entries have the same removal date. See rule changes.