IT Project Manager roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2131 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most IT project managers in the UK earn between £42,744 and £73,268 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £58,200 (SOC 2131), sitting at the 51st percentile of what UK employers pay and £376 above the median.
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Yes. IT Project Manager roles fall under SOC 2131 (IT project managers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor IT Project Manager positions.
The going rate for SOC 2131 is £58,200 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £40,700 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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