Quality assurance and regulatory professionals SOC 2482
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £48,200 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a quality assurance and regulatory professional do?
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals plan, organise, co-ordinate and direct the effective measurement monitoring and reporting on the qualitative and regulatory aspects of a specified tangible (industrial production) or non-tangible (service provision) output.
Typical tasks
- develops and implements visual, physical, functional or other appropriate measures and tests of quality
- analyses and reports upon the results of quality control tests to ensure that production remains within specification
- considers the impact of legislation upon specification requirements
- examines current operating procedures to determine how quality may be improved
- examines operating procedures to ensure the process and the product meet regulatory standards and implements changes necessary to ensure compliance
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entry normally requires a degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is available. A variety of vocational qualifications that encompass quality assurance elements are available at up to level 4.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What quality assurance and regulatory professionals earn in the UK
Plus ~£4,159 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most quality assurance and regulatory professionals in the UK earn between £39,520 and £66,040 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £83,876. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £48,200 (SOC 2482), sitting at the 47th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,304 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a quality assurance and regulatory professional
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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 quality assurance and regulatory professionals, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £48,200 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2482 (£48,200) 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 £38,100 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2482
Recent jobs under SOC 2482
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Frequently asked questions
Can quality assurance and regulatory professionals get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Quality assurance and regulatory professionals roles fall under SOC 2482 (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 quality assurance and regulatory professionals need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) is £48,200 (£24.72 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 2482?
SOC 2482 covers a range of quality assurance and regulatory professionals roles, including: Compliance and regulatory professionals, Quality assurance professionals. 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 quality assurance and regulatory professionals 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 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals, that works out to £38,100. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find quality assurance and regulatory professionals jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Quality assurance and regulatory professionals 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.