Software Engineering Manager roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2132 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £1,878 – £9,013 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most IT managers in the UK earn between £43,316 and £71,396 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £92,144. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,000 (SOC 2132), sitting at the 48th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,056 below the median.
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Yes. Software Engineering Manager roles fall under SOC 2132 (IT managers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Software Engineering Manager positions.
The going rate for SOC 2132 is £55,000 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,500 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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