IT managers SOC 2132
IT managers (SOC 2132) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £55,000 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does an it manager do?
IT managers plan, organise, manage and coordinate the provision of IT and telecommunications services and functions in an organisation.
Typical tasks
- plans, coordinates and manages the organisation’s IT and telecommunications provision or a specialist area of IT activity
- liaises with users, senior staff and internal/external clients to clarify IT and telecommunications requirements and development needs
- takes responsibility for managing the development of an aspect of IT and telecommunications provision such as user support, network operations, service delivery or quality control
- supervises the technical team and coordinates training
- plans and monitors work and maintenance schedules to ensure agreed service levels are achieved
- reports on IT and telecommunications activities to senior management
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What IT managers earn in the UK
Plus £1,878 – £9,013 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
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.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as an it manager
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring it managers, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £55,000 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2132 (£55,000) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £43,000 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2132
Recent jobs under SOC 2132
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Frequently asked questions
Can it managers get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. IT managers roles fall under SOC 2132 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.
What salary do it managers need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for IT managers (SOC 2132) is £55,000 (£28.21 per hour). Occupation rate applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 2132?
SOC 2132 covers a range of it managers roles, including: IT information managers, IT product managers, IT service delivery managers, IT systems managers, IT test managers, Network managers, and 3 more. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering it managers roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (with an absolute floor of £33,400/year — the new-entrant minimum cannot go below that). For IT managers, that works out to £43,000. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find it managers jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list IT managers roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.