Finance Director roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 1131 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £4,242 – £32,688 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most financial managers and directors in the UK earn between £50,856 and £115,596 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £167,128. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £75,100 (SOC 1131), sitting at the 49th percentile of what UK employers pay and £872 below the median.
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Yes. Finance Director roles fall under SOC 1131 (Financial managers and directors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Finance Director positions.
The going rate for SOC 1131 is £75,100 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £52,600 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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