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Skilled Worker Points Calculator
Check whether you meet the 70-point threshold for a UK Skilled Worker visa. See which mandatory and tradeable points you qualify for.
Skilled Worker Points Calculator
Check if you meet the 70-point requirement
Mandatory Requirements
You must meet all three to qualify (50 points)
RQF 3 is equivalent to A-level or advanced apprenticeship
Salary & Tradeable Points
You need at least 20 points from these characteristics
General threshold: £38,700. Minimum floor: £23,580.
Under 26 at date of application, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or in a postdoctoral position.
Your Points Breakdown
You must meet all mandatory requirements regardless of total points.
- •You need a job offer from a licensed UK sponsor (Certificate of Sponsorship).
- •Your job must be at RQF Level 3 or above (equivalent to A-level).
- •You need to prove English at B1 level (IELTS, Trinity, or exemption).
How It Works
Check mandatory requirements
Confirm whether you have a licensed sponsor, a job at the right skill level, and English language ability at B1.
Enter your salary
Input your annual gross salary to see whether it qualifies for 10 or 20 tradeable points.
Select tradeable characteristics
Indicate whether your job is on the shortage list, you have a PhD, or you qualify as a new entrant.
See your result instantly
Get a full points breakdown, pass/fail verdict, and suggestions for reaching 70 points if you fall short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points do I need for a Skilled Worker visa?
You need 70 points total. 50 points come from three mandatory requirements (sponsor, skill level, English), and you need 20 more from tradeable characteristics like salary, shortage occupation, or PhD.
What are mandatory vs tradeable points?
Mandatory points (50) must ALL be met — you cannot trade them. Tradeable points (remaining 20 needed) come from salary level, shortage occupation, PhD, or new entrant status. You can combine different tradeable points to reach 70.
What is the minimum salary for a Skilled Worker visa?
The general salary threshold is £38,700 as of April 2024, but you may qualify with a lower salary if your job is on the shortage occupation list, you have a relevant PhD, or you’re a new entrant. The absolute minimum salary floor is £23,580.
What counts as a shortage occupation?
Shortage occupations are jobs where the UK has a recognised shortage of workers. The list is maintained by the Migration Advisory Committee and includes roles in healthcare, engineering, IT, and other sectors. Being in a shortage occupation gives you 20 tradeable points and may allow a lower salary threshold.
What is a "new entrant" for visa purposes?
New entrants include: people under 26 at the date of application, people switching from a Student or Graduate visa, people on a UK Research Council-funded postdoctoral position, and people in certain professional training programmes. New entrant status gives 20 tradeable points and allows a lower salary threshold (70% of the going rate).
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