Graphic Designer roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2142 for the Skilled Worker visa. It also sits on the immigration salary list.
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How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most graphic and multimedia designers in the UK earn between £28,860 and £41,912 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £33,400 (SOC 2142), sitting at the 48th percentile of what UK employers pay and £400 below the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Yes. Graphic Designer roles fall under SOC 2142 (Graphic and multimedia designers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Graphic Designer positions.
The going rate for SOC 2142 is £33,400 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 2142 (Graphic and multimedia designers) appears on the Immigration Salary List, so a reduced salary threshold may apply for visa sponsorship.
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