Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. SOC 2139
Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. (SOC 2139) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £52,300 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does an information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. do?
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of tasks not elsewhere classified in minor group 213: Information technology professionals.
Typical tasks
- provides support to organisations in the operation of their IT software, hardware and networks
- meets with clients to determine their requirements and designs, tests and installs new systems to meet client's needs
- organises training for users and prepares documentation on IT systems
- manages and develops the content and operation of websites, monitors traffic, and ensures the functionality of websites and web servers
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 relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What information technology professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK
Plus ~£4,183 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most information technology professionals n.e.c. in the UK earn between £38,740 and £66,768 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £52,300 (SOC 2139), sitting at the 50th percentile of what UK employers pay and £196 above the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as an information technology professionals not elsewhere classified.
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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 information technology professionals not elsewhere classified., so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £52,300 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2139 (£52,300) 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 £38,700 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2139
Recent jobs under SOC 2139
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Frequently asked questions
Can information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. roles fall under SOC 2139 (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 information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. (SOC 2139) is £52,300 (£26.82 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 2139?
SOC 2139 covers a range of information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. roles, including: DevOps engineers, IT consultants, Webmasters and website managers, Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified.. 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 information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. 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 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified., that works out to £38,700. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified. 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.