Sales Engineer roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 3556 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £3,256 – £17,270 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most sales accounts and business development managers in the UK earn between £40,144 and £71,448 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £92,612. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,200 (SOC 3556), sitting at the 52nd percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,380 above the median.
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Yes. Sales Engineer roles fall under SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Sales Engineer positions.
The going rate for SOC 3556 is £55,200 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,600 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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