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2134 · Programmers and software dev
Published
£54,700
Basis
37.5 hrs
Your hours
40 hrs
Pro-rated going rate
£58,347
£28.05/hour
Transparent
Formula: published going rate × worker's weekly hours ÷ 37.5
How it was calculated
Published
£45,000
÷
37.5
×
40
=
£48,000
Working patterns
Hours impact
Healthcare & education
Certain healthcare and education occupations use national pay scales rather than standard going-rate tables. When Sponsoro detects one of these codes, the checker switches to pay framework and band selection — with pro-rating based on the applicable basis hours.
Depending on the worker, the final salary requirement may also involve the general salary threshold, Skilled Worker salary options, new entrant provisions, PhD-related options, healthcare rules, transitional provisions and other circumstances.
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FAQ
The going rate is the salary benchmark associated with a particular occupation code under the Skilled Worker rules.
Going rates are published by the Home Office within Appendix Skilled Occupations. Different tables apply depending on the occupation and relevant Skilled Worker salary option.
Many occupation going rates are based on a 37.5-hour working week and must be adjusted where the worker's sponsored weekly hours are different. Some healthcare and education occupations use different national-pay-scale rules.
Where the occupation uses a 37.5-hour basis, Sponsoro calculates: published annual going rate ÷ 37.5 × 40.
Not necessarily. The worker may also need to satisfy a separate general salary threshold and other applicable Skilled Worker requirements.
Some Skilled Worker salary options can use a percentage of the standard going rate. Eligibility for those options depends on the worker's circumstances.
The occupation code should reflect the actual role and duties. If you're unsure which occupation code applies, you should review the official occupation information or seek appropriate professional guidance.
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