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Skilled Worker visa, no lottery, and London pay that has to beat London rent.
Editorial
Reviewed April 2026 (visa) and August 2026 (salary). Guidance only — not immigration legal advice. Market estimates, not job offers. How we source this
Work permit
Skilled Worker visa
Mid software engineer · London
£101,910
Studio rent · London
$2,200/mo
Visa
Skilled Worker visa
Post-Brexit, the Skilled Worker visa replaced Tier 2. You need a licensed sponsor, a role at or above the going rate for that occupation code, and a certificate of sponsorship. There is no lottery, but salary thresholds and the Immigration Skills Charge make smaller employers cautious. Dependents can usually join. Always check the current Home Office going-rate table — thresholds have moved several times since 2024.
English is the working language.
Job market
How hiring actually works
London remains Europe’s deepest English-language job market spanning finance, AI, marketplaces, and media. Pay is high for Europe, then eaten by rent. Roles outside London exist (Manchester, Edinburgh) but our salary model currently prices London. Sponsor-licence status is public — search the register before you apply.
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Pay
Mid-level salaries, local currency
Same model as the salary checker (2025–2026 market estimates, Q1 2026 FX). Not an offer.
| City | Software Engineer | Product Manager | Data Scientist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LondonGBP | £101,910 | £104,280 | £95,590 |
Compare London against another city · Rent and budget in the cost of living calculator
Questions
Before you book a one-way ticket
What visa do I need to work in United Kingdom?
Skilled Worker visa. Post-Brexit, the Skilled Worker visa replaced Tier 2. You need a licensed sponsor, a role at or above the going rate for that occupation code, and a certificate of sponsorship. There is no lottery, but salary thresholds and the Immigration Skills Charge make smaller employers cautious. Dependents can usually join. Always check the current Home Office going-rate table — thresholds have moved several times since 2024.
What does a software engineer earn in United Kingdom?
A mid-level software engineer in London is about £101,910 in our 2026 model (local currency, market estimate — not an offer). Compare other roles in the table on this page or the salary checker.
Can I get by in English?
English is the working language.
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