Information Security Analyst roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2135 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most cyber security professionals in the UK earn between £43,680 and £69,316 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £48,500 (SOC 2135), sitting at the 41st percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,876 below the median.
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Yes. Information Security Analyst roles fall under SOC 2135 (Cyber security professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Information Security Analyst positions.
The going rate for SOC 2135 is £48,500 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £34,000 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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