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Sales accounts and business development managers SOC 3556

Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £55,200 per year. We cover what UK employers actually pay for this role, the visa salary rules, and open positions from licensed sponsors further down the page.

Visa sponsorship requirements

SponsorshipEligible
Skill levelHigher Skilled (RQF Level 6+)
Going rate£55,200
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UK market salary · ASHE 2025

What sales accounts and business development managers earn in the UK

£53,820
basic median, full-time▲ 5.9% YoY

Plus £3,256 – £17,270 in bonus & commission

UK market basic pay at a glance

ASHE 2025

How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.

10th £31,096p10£31k25th £40,144p25£40kmedian £53,820med£54k75th £71,448p75£71k90th £92,612p90£93k
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SOC 3556
£41,700 thresholdthreshold£42knew entrant £38,640–£49,680new entrant£39k–£50kgoing rate £55,200going rate£55k

Most sales accounts and business development managers in the UK earn between £40,144 and £71,448 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £92,612. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,200 (SOC 3556), sitting at the 52nd percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,380 above the median.

All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.

Source: ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, Table 14. Sample: ~448k UK jobs. Full-time employees only. Figures show basic pay (excluding bonus, commission, and overtime), which the Home Office uses for Skilled Worker visa salary checks. The "going rate" is the minimum basic salary a Skilled Worker visa sponsor must pay for this occupation code.

Source & methodology

Source: ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, Table 14. Sample: ~448k UK jobs. Full-time employees only. Figures show basic pay (excluding bonus, commission, and overtime), which the Home Office uses for Skilled Worker visa salary checks. The "going rate" is the minimum basic salary a Skilled Worker visa sponsor must pay for this occupation code.

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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS LLP
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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Sales accounts and business development managers roles fall under SOC 3556 (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.

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.