React Developer roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2134 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £1,639 – £8,322 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most programmers and software development professionals in the UK earn between £42,536 and £76,752 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £97,864. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,700 (SOC 2134), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,084 below the median.
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Yes. React Developer roles fall under SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor React Developer positions.
The going rate for SOC 2134 is £54,700 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,300 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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