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4,055 live Business Development Director roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 1132 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £7,442 – £37,882 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most marketing, sales and advertising directors in the UK earn between £64,792 and £121,836 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £156,624. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £87,300 (SOC 1132), sitting at the 48th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,400 below the median.
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Yes. Business Development Director roles fall under SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Business Development Director positions.
The going rate for SOC 1132 is £87,300 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £61,100 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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