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UK Immigration Salary Thresholds Increase in 2024: What Employers Need to Know
By Sarah Chen 23 March 2026
On 4 April 2024, the Home Office increased the general salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas from £26,200 to £38,700. For new entrants, the threshold rose from £20,960 to £30,960.
Employers who sponsor overseas workers must ensure that all sponsored roles meet the new thresholds. Existing sponsored workers on salaries below the new thresholds must receive a pay rise when they next apply to extend or switch their visa.
The Shortage Occupation List has been replaced by a new Immigration Salary List (ISL). Roles on the ISL still benefit from a 20% discount on the applicable threshold.
We recommend that all businesses with sponsored workers conduct an immediate audit of their sponsored workforce to identify employees who will need a salary increase before their next visa application.
Employers who sponsor overseas workers must ensure that all sponsored roles meet the new thresholds. Existing sponsored workers on salaries below the new thresholds must receive a pay rise when they next apply to extend or switch their visa.
The Shortage Occupation List has been replaced by a new Immigration Salary List (ISL). Roles on the ISL still benefit from a 20% discount on the applicable threshold.
We recommend that all businesses with sponsored workers conduct an immediate audit of their sponsored workforce to identify employees who will need a salary increase before their next visa application.
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