Management consultants and business analysts SOC 2431
Management consultants and business analysts (SOC 2431) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £50,200 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a management consultants and business analyst do?
Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.
Typical tasks
- assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice
- identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets
- determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions
- advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings
- runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and will be a requirement in some areas.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What management consultants and business analysts earn in the UK
Plus £1,593 – £8,524 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most management consultants and business analysts in the UK earn between £40,196 and £71,188 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £89,440. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £50,200 (SOC 2431), sitting at the 43rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,620 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a management consultants and business analyst
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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 management consultants and business analysts, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £50,200 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2431 (£50,200) 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 £36,000 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2431
Recent jobs under SOC 2431
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Frequently asked questions
Can management consultants and business analysts get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Management consultants and business analysts roles fall under SOC 2431 (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 management consultants and business analysts need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Management consultants and business analysts (SOC 2431) is £50,200 (£25.74 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 2431?
SOC 2431 covers a range of management consultants and business analysts roles, including: Business analysts and consultants, Management advisers and consultants, Risk analysts, Management consultants and business analysts 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 management consultants and business analysts 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 Management consultants and business analysts, that works out to £36,000. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find management consultants and business analysts jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Management consultants and business analysts 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.