Salary Rules for Nurses

Official 2026 salary requirements for SOC Code 2231 under the Skilled Worker route.

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Updated for 2026

Standard Rate

£41,700

The minimum salary required for experienced workers in this occupation code.

New Entrant Rate

£33,400

For students, graduates, and those under 26. This is the 70% threshold.

Occupation Details

Nurses (SOC 2231) is eligible for UK Skilled Worker sponsorship. Under 2026 immigration rules, the salary offered must meet the thresholds shown above. Employers must hold a valid Home Office sponsor licence to hire on this route.

Who qualifies as a New Entrant?

International students switching from a Student Visa.
Graduate Visa holders.
Anyone under the age of 26 at the time of application.
Postdoctoral researchers in certain fields.

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SOC 2231

Inpatient Ward Nurse

Practice Plus GroupBarlborough, Chesterfield

£37,972 per annum

Supply Nursery Practitioner

StoralElm Park, Hornchurch

£28,445 per annum

Night Nurse

Exemplar Health CareEllesmere Port, Cheshire

£45,760 per annum

Nurse Examiner

Vitality Corporate Services LimitedColchester, Essex

£40,000 per annum

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Tradewind RecruitmentBrigg, North Lincolnshire

£29,120 - £33,280 per annum

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