Network Engineer roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2137 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus ~£3,552 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most IT network professionals in the UK earn between £36,348 and £60,788 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £45,600 (SOC 2137), sitting at the 49th percentile of what UK employers pay and £576 below the median.
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Yes. Network Engineer roles fall under SOC 2137 (IT network professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Network Engineer positions.
The going rate for SOC 2137 is £45,600 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.
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