Original document : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-jobs-that-qualify-for-a-phd-salary-discount

Change description : 2025-05-06 13:29:00: Updated fees. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

Skilled Worker visa: jobs that qualify for a PhD salary discount

Check if an occupation code is eligible for the PhD salary discount on the Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes - and how much you'll need to be paid.

Update history

2025-05-06 13:29
Updated fees.

2024-10-08 09:00
Rules have been changed to update the going rate values.

2024-07-10 14:48
Updated going rates table in line with changes to the Immigration Rules.

2024-04-04 00:01
Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules.

2023-05-15 10:46
Updated salary information – the annual salaries are now based on a 37.5-hour working week (previously a 39-hour working week).

2023-05-09 17:02
Updated the minimum salary for each occupation.