Skilled Worker Visa — Tech Roles
IT Jobs with Visa Sponsorship UK (2026)
The UK tech sector actively recruits internationally. Software engineers, data scientists, DevOps and product managers can qualify for a Skilled Worker visa — find employers who sponsor today.
Browse IT Visa Jobs →IT Roles Commonly Sponsored for UK Skilled Worker Visas
Software Engineer
Data Engineer
DevOps / Cloud
Data Scientist
Product Manager
Cybersecurity
QA Engineer
UX Designer
Salary Requirements for IT Visa Sponsorship
The UK Skilled Worker visa requires a minimum salary of £41,700/year (general rate from April 2024). Most IT roles comfortably exceed this:
- • Software Engineer: £50,000 – £90,000+
- • Data Scientist: £48,000 – £85,000+
- • DevOps / Cloud Engineer: £55,000 – £95,000+
- • Product Manager: £60,000 – £100,000+
- • Cybersecurity Analyst: £45,000 – £80,000+
New entrant rates (for graduates within 3 years of qualifying or under 26) may allow a 30% lower salary threshold. Check the salary checker tool for your specific role.
Top UK Sectors Hiring IT Professionals on Visa Sponsorship
Fintech
London is Europe's fintech capital — Revolut, Monzo, Wise all sponsor.
NHS Digital
NHS digital transformation teams actively hire tech talent.
GovTech
HMRC, DVLA, GDS and other agencies sponsor tech roles.
AI & Scale-ups
UK AI startups and Series A/B companies frequently sponsor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IT jobs qualify for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Most tech roles appear on the UK's eligible occupations list, including software engineers, data engineers, DevOps engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, UX designers, IT project managers and product managers. Check the Home Office list for the specific SOC code for your role.
What is the minimum salary for an IT Skilled Worker visa?
The general Skilled Worker visa threshold is £41,700 per year (from April 2024). Many IT roles — especially software engineers, data scientists and cloud architects — command £50,000–£90,000+, comfortably meeting this threshold. New entrant rates (for recent graduates) may allow a lower threshold.
Do startups and scale-ups in the UK sponsor work visas?
Yes. Many UK tech startups and scale-ups — particularly in fintech, healthtech and AI — hold Home Office sponsor licences. SponsorshipJobs verifies every employer against the official register, so you only see roles from companies that can legally issue a Certificate of Sponsorship.
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