What are the minimum salary requirements after post-study work visa for skilled worker visa eligibility in the UK for a PhD?
To qualify for a UK Skilled Worker visa after your post-study work visa, you typically need a minimum salary of £41,700/year or the "going rate" for your occupation, whichever is higher (subject to change).
There are exceptions:
- New entrants (under 26, recent graduates, or in professional training): £33,400/year or 70% of the going rate, whichever is higher.
- PhD holders: £37,500/year (or 90% of going rate); for STEM PhDs, £33,400/year (or 80% of going rate).
- Postdoctoral roles in science/higher education: may qualify at 70% of the going rate, but total UK stay is capped at 4 years.
Salary thresholds and occupation codes are subject to change. For guidance tailored to your situation, please connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
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