SOC 2123RQF 6

Electrical engineers

Official visa salary requirements and eligibility data for 2026.

Going Rate (Annual)

£43,000

Based on 37.5 hour week

Hourly Rate

£22.05

Minimum per hour

Visa Eligibility for Electrical engineers

To be sponsored as a Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) on a Skilled Worker visa, your employer must pay you whichever is HIGHER:

  • AThe General Threshold: £38,700
  • BThe Going Rate for this job: £43,000

Verdict: You must be paid at least £43,000 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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