Working in United Kingdom

Skilled Worker visa

5/10

Feasibility

Min salary (annual)

GBP 41,700

Language

English B2 (SELT, or a degree taught in English assessed by Ecctis)

Path to PR

Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years

Official government portal ->

Detailed guide

Verified: 29 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in United Kingdom

Visa route: Skilled Worker visa
Minimum salary threshold: 41700 GBP/year (verified 2026-05-29, source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job)
Language: English B2 (SELT, or a degree taught in English assessed by Ecctis)
Permanent residence: Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years
Official portal: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Notes: General threshold GBP 41,700 (from 22 Jul 2025), but the going rate for IT project/programme managers (SOC 2131) is GBP 58,200 and is the binding floor for a senior TPM. New-entrant rate GBP 33,400. Employer must hold a Home Office sponsor licence and issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Move-first options (Global Talent, High Potential Individual) exist but are hard for a PM (no Indian university on the 2025 HPI list).

National job boards:
- Reed (https://www.reed.co.uk) [API]
- Adzuna UK (https://www.adzuna.co.uk) [API]
- GOV.UK Find a Job (https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk)
- LinkedIn UK (https://www.linkedin.com/jobs)

Note

General threshold GBP 41,700 (from 22 Jul 2025), but the going rate for IT project/programme managers (SOC 2131) is GBP 58,200 and is the binding floor for a senior TPM. New-entrant rate GBP 33,400. Employer must hold a Home Office sponsor licence and issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Move-first options (Global Talent, High Potential Individual) exist but are hard for a PM (no Indian university on the 2025 HPI list).

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