UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator

About UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator

The UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator is updated for the latest Home Office visa rules and salary thresholds. To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, applicants must score a minimum of 70 points. This includes 50 points from mandatory 'tradeable' and non-tradeable factors: having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a licensed employer (20 pts), a job at an appropriate skill level (20 pts), and meeting the English language requirement (10 pts). The remaining 20 points are tradeable and can be earned by meeting salary thresholds, having a PhD in a relevant subject, or holding a job on the Immigration Salary List (formerly Shortage Occupation List). Our calculator integrates the new salary limits (including standard and tradeable options), allowing you to check if your job offer meets all conditions for a successful UK work visa application.

How to use UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator

1. Confirm if you have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a licensed UK employer.
2. Select the skill level of your job (must be RQF Level 3 or higher, equivalent to A-levels).
3. Confirm your English language level (must be CEFR B1 or higher in all four components).
4. Enter your offered gross annual salary in GBP to check against the standard and occupation-specific thresholds.
5. Check the tradeable points list, including PhD status, stem-focused roles, or Immigration Salary List options.

Use cases for UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator

• Determining if a job offer in London satisfies the new Home Office minimum salary requirements.
• Checking if a PhD in a STEM subject can offset a lower salary offer to meet the 70-point visa target.
• Assessing eligibility for a new entrant (e.g. recent UK graduate) who benefits from a lower salary threshold.
• Evaluating the point value of working in a shortage occupation listed on the Immigration Salary List.
• Providing employers with a quick calculator to verify candidate compliance prior to issuing a CoS.