Quality Manager roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2482 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus ~£4,159 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the UK earn between £39,520 and £66,040 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £83,876. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £48,200 (SOC 2482), sitting at the 47th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,304 below the median.
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Yes. Quality Manager roles fall under SOC 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Quality Manager positions.
The going rate for SOC 2482 is £48,200 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £33,800 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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