Software Architect roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2133 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £1,885 – £9,369 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the UK earn between £45,136 and £79,976 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £96,824. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,900 (SOC 2133), sitting at the 41st percentile of what UK employers pay and £5,316 below the median.
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Yes. Software Architect roles fall under SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Software Architect positions.
The going rate for SOC 2133 is £54,900 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,400 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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