Geologist roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2114 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most physical scientists in the UK earn between £39,416 and ~£60,008 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,600 (SOC 2114), sitting above the 90th percentile of what UK employers pay and £4,888 above the median.
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Yes. Geologist roles fall under SOC 2114 (Physical scientists), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Geologist positions.
The going rate for SOC 2114 is £54,600 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,200 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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