Process & Timing
UK Skilled Worker "New Entrant" Salary Rules
New Entrant rates apply to applicants under 26 or within 4 years of completing eligible study; the salary threshold drops to 80% of the going rate.
Key fact
New Entrant: 80% of going rate or £30,960 minimum (general)
Step-by-step
- 1Eligible if under 26 at the date of CoS issue.
- 2Eligible if within 4 years of UK PhD or 2 years of UK Master’s/Bachelor’s.
- 3New Entrant rate applies for first 4 years on Skilled Worker.
- 4After 4 years, applicant must meet full Skilled Worker rate at extension.