Robotics Engineer roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2129 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus ~£2,524 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most engineering professionals n.e.c. in the UK earn between £37,856 and £59,488 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £72,800. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £46,100 (SOC 2129), sitting at the 49th percentile of what UK employers pay and £180 below the median.
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Yes. Robotics Engineer roles fall under SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified.), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Robotics Engineer positions.
The going rate for SOC 2129 is £46,100 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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