Planner roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2481 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most quality control and planning engineers in the UK earn between £35,620 and £52,676 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £41,300 (SOC 2481), sitting at the 43rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,276 below the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Yes. Planner roles fall under SOC 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Planner positions.
The going rate for SOC 2481 is £41,300 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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