About this calculator
The Skilled Worker Salary Threshold Calculator estimates whether a proposed UK job salary may meet Skilled Worker visa salary rules. It helps workers and employers check the headline salary, hourly rate, going rate, and possible tradeable points before sponsorship planning. Salary rules are detailed and depend on occupation code, hours, route, discounts, and current Home Office thresholds.
Methodology
The calculator compares the entered salary with the relevant general threshold and occupation going rate, then highlights possible shortfalls.
- Salary shortfall = required threshold - offered salary
- Hourly rate = annual salary / annual working hours
How to use the Skilled Worker Salary Threshold
- Enter the main value or details requested by the calculator.
- Check the unit, date, rate, or category selected before calculating.
- Review the result and any supporting breakdown shown on the page.
- Change one input at a time if you want to compare scenarios.
- Keep the result with the source record if you need to refer back to it later.
Worked example
Salary check
Input: Offered salary GBP 38,700 against a GBP 38,700 threshold
Result: The headline salary meets that threshold before checking going rate and route-specific rules.
Planning scenario
Input: A user enters the main details requested by the Skilled Worker Salary Threshold.
Calculation: Salary shortfall = required threshold - offered salary
Result: The result gives an estimate that can be checked against source documents, official guidance, or the relevant record.
How to read the result
The Skilled Worker Salary Threshold is designed to make the method visible, not only to produce a final number. Read the result alongside the formula, the assumptions entered, and any supporting notes on the calculator page.
If the result affects money, eligibility, deadlines, health, study planning, or legal rights, keep a copy of the inputs used. That makes it easier to explain or update the estimate later.
Inputs worth checking
- Dates and periods
- Dates, billing periods, tax years, academic years, and deadline periods can change the result. Make sure the period entered matches the document or question you are checking.
- Rates and thresholds
- Where rates, thresholds, tariffs, or grade boundaries are involved, use the current source rather than an old note or rounded memory.
- Rounding
- Small differences are normal when a calculator rounds intermediate steps differently from a bill, statement, payslip, or official table.
Limitations
This calculator provides general information only and is not legal advice.
- Occupation code and going-rate selection can change the result.
- Sponsor compliance and job genuineness are not assessed here.
Frequently asked questions
Is the general threshold enough?
Not always. The salary may also need to meet the occupation going rate and hourly requirements.
Do discounts apply?
Some routes or applicant types may use reduced thresholds, but strict conditions apply.
Can allowances count?
Only certain guaranteed pay may count. Check sponsor guidance for details.
What should I check before relying on the Skilled Worker Salary Threshold?
Check the inputs against the source document or real-world record that controls the calculation. For rules-based topics, also check the latest official guidance because thresholds and definitions can change.
Can I use the result as a final decision?
Use the result as an educational estimate and planning aid. It should not replace professional advice, official decisions, lender quotes, medical guidance, legal advice, or tax advice where those apply.
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