Process & Timing
UK Immigration Salary List (ISL) Explained
The Immigration Salary List replaces the old Shortage Occupation List; eligible roles get a 20% discount on the general Skilled Worker salary threshold.
Key fact
Threshold dropped from £41,700 to £33,360 for ISL roles
Step-by-step
- 1Check the ISL on gov.uk for your role’s SOC code.
- 2If listed, the salary minimum becomes 80% of the general threshold (£33,360 vs £41,700).
- 3The role going-rate still applies if higher.
- 4ISL is reviewed twice annually; rolls between routes occasionally happen.