Musicians SOC 3415
Musicians (SOC 3415) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £37,500 per year. It is also on the Immigration Salary List, which can reduce the salary threshold. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a musician do?
Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Typical tasks
- conceives and writes original music
- tunes instrument and studies and rehearses score
- plays instrument as a soloist or as a member of a group or orchestra
- scores music for different combinations of voices and instruments to produce desired effect
- auditions and selects performers and rehearses and conducts them in the performance of the composition
Typical entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements although many possess a degree and/or diploma. Entry to a degree or graduate diploma course requires A levels/H grades. Entrants to the performers’ diploma course generally possess GCSEs/S grades and associated board graded examination passes in their chosen instrument(s) and will be required to audition.
Visa sponsorship requirements
How to get sponsored as a musician
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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 musicians, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £37,500 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 3415 (£37,500) 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 £30,100 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Because Musicians (SOC 3415) is on the Immigration Salary List, employers may apply a 20% discount to the standard going rate.
Roles under SOC 3415
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Frequently asked questions
Can musicians get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Musicians roles fall under SOC 3415 (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. It's on the Immigration Salary List too, so a reduced salary threshold may apply.
What salary do musicians need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Musicians (SOC 3415) is £37,500 (£19.23 per hour). Immigration salary list 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 3415?
SOC 3415 covers a range of musicians roles, including: Composers and musical arrangers, Music conductors, Instrumentalists, Musicians 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.
How does the Immigration Salary List discount work for musicians?
Because Musicians (SOC 3415) is on the Immigration Salary List, employers can sponsor workers at a salary 20% below the standard going rate. This discount replaced the old Shortage Occupation List concession in April 2024.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering musicians 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 Musicians, that works out to £30,100. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find musicians jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Musicians 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.