From 4 April 2024, the general Skilled Worker minimum salary threshold rose from £26,200 to £38,700 — a 48% increase. The "going rate" for each occupation was also updated to the 50th (rather than 25th) percentile. Transitional arrangements protect most existing Skilled Worker holders on extensions and change-of-employment applications.
New Skilled Worker applicants and sponsoring employers; health and care visa holders remained on separate rules.
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