SOC 2142RQF 6
Environment professionals
Official visa salary requirements and eligibility data for 2026.
Going Rate (Annual)
£36,300
Based on 37.5 hour week
Hourly Rate
£18.62
Minimum per hour
Visa Eligibility for Environment professionals
To be sponsored as a Environment professionals (SOC 2142) on a Skilled Worker visa, your employer must pay you whichever is HIGHER:
- AThe General Threshold: £38,700
- BThe Going Rate for this job: £36,300
Verdict: You must be paid at least £38,700 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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