Data Scientist roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2433 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most actuaries, economists and statisticians in the UK earn between £41,496 and £74,724 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,100 (SOC 2433), sitting at the 53rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,048 above the median.
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Yes. Data Scientist roles fall under SOC 2433 (Actuaries, economists and statisticians), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Data Scientist positions.
The going rate for SOC 2433 is £55,100 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,600 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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