UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator 2026

Check if your job offer, salary and English skills meet the 70-point threshold for a UK Skilled Worker visa. Updated for 2026 Home Office rules.

📋 Mandatory Points (50 points required)

Do you have a confirmed job offer from a UK Home Office approved sponsor?

Is the job at RQF Level 3 or above? (A-level equivalent or higher)

English Language Proficiency

💷 Salary Points (20 points required — choose highest applicable)

Annual Salary Offered (£)

Is this a shortage occupation or a new entrant role?

Is the salary at or above the going rate for this role?

Total Points (70 required)

020507080

✅ Eligible — you meet the 70-point threshold

Mandatory Points

Salary Points

£26,200

Min Salary Required

Pass

Salary Check

⚠️ Estimate only. The minimum salary threshold from April 2024 is £26,200 or the going rate for the role, whichever is higher. Always verify with Home Office guidance.

UK Skilled Worker Visa — Key Requirements 2026

The UK Skilled Worker visa uses a points-based system. You need 70 points to be eligible. 50 points are mandatory (job offer + skill level + English). The remaining 20 come from salary.

2026 Salary Thresholds

Route	Minimum Salary
Standard (most roles)	£26,200/year
New Entrant (under 26 / switching)	£20,960/year
Shortage Occupation	£20,960/year
Healthcare roles (NHS)	Separate NHS pay bands

English Language Requirements

You must prove English at B1 level or above (CEFR). This can be done through: a UKVI-approved English test (IELTS, PTE, etc.), a degree taught in English, or being a national of a majority English-speaking country.

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