Business Development Executive roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 3552 for the Skilled Worker visa. It sits on the temporary shortage list.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus ~£6,244 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most business sales executives in the UK earn between £26,936 and £44,824 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £58,968. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £36,700 (SOC 3552), sitting at the 57th percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,108 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Yes. Business Development Executive roles fall under SOC 3552 (Business sales executives), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Business Development Executive positions.
The going rate for SOC 3552 is £36,700 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £33,400 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.
Yes. SOC 3552 (Business sales executives) is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary threshold and additional points under the immigration points system.
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