SOC 2126RQF 6
Design and development engineers
Official visa salary requirements and eligibility data for 2026.
Going Rate (Annual)
£41,700
Based on 37.5 hour week
Hourly Rate
£21.38
Minimum per hour
Visa Eligibility for Design and development engineers
To be sponsored as a Design and development engineers (SOC 2126) on a Skilled Worker visa, your employer must pay you whichever is HIGHER:
- AThe General Threshold: £38,700
- BThe Going Rate for this job: £41,700
Verdict: You must be paid at least £41,700 per year (assuming 37.5 hour week).
Can I be paid less?
New Entrant Discount
If you are under 26, a recent graduate, or in professional training, you can be paid 70% of the going rate.
New Minimum: £30,960
Immigration Salary List
This job is not on the shortage list, so no specific shortage discount applies unless you are a New Entrant.
Disclaimer: This data is for guidance only. Home Office rules change frequently. Always verify specific requirements with a qualified immigration adviser.
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