All jobs listed below are from Home Office licensed sponsors who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and are authorized to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for eligible roles. While these employers can legally sponsor international workers, not every position may be eligible for visa sponsorship. Eligibility depends on the role, salary requirements, and business needs. Check our occupation eligibility & salary guide to see if your target role qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa.
An average one-bed in Lothian, which includes Edinburgh, rents for £1,036 a month and a two-bed for £1,324 (ONS, September 2026). In Scotland, most of ONS's rent figures come from homes advertised to new tenants. On £41,700, the Skilled Worker threshold, a one-bed on your own leaves about £1,662 a month after tax, rent and council tax.
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Each mark is a sponsor’s registered address, which can differ from where teams work.