UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator
Check if you meet the 70-point threshold for a UK Skilled Worker visa. Calculate mandatory and tradeable points.
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa
Mandatory Requirements (all 3 needed)
Tradeable Points (select applicable)
Your Points
50
You need 20 more points (minimum 70)
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
How It Works
The UK Skilled Worker visa uses a points-based system. You need 70 points to qualify. Mandatory requirements (50 points) are: a job offer from a licensed sponsor (20 points), a job at the appropriate skill level — RQF 3 or above (20 points), and English language ability at B1 level (10 points).
The remaining 20 tradeable points come from salary. If your salary meets the going rate for the occupation, you get 20 points. If it is below the going rate but above the minimum threshold (£26,200 or the occupation-specific rate, whichever is higher), you may still qualify with tradeable points from a PhD, a shortage occupation, or being a new entrant.
This calculator checks each requirement and tallies your points. It cross-references your occupation against the SOC code list and going rates, and tells you the minimum salary you need to qualify in your specific role.
Example: Software developer, £38,000 salary
- Job offer from licensed sponsor: 20 points
- Job at RQF 6 skill level: 20 points
- English at B1 or above: 10 points
- Salary meets going rate for SOC 2134: 20 points
- Total: 70 points — eligible
Source: GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator do?
- Check if you meet the 70-point threshold for a UK Skilled Worker visa. Calculate mandatory and tradeable points. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
- Are visa fees up to date?
- This calculator uses the current UK visa and immigration fees as published by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Fees are reviewed periodically — check GOV.UK for the very latest amounts.
- Does this include the Immigration Health Surcharge?
- Yes. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is included in the total cost calculation where applicable. The current IHS rate is £1,035 per year for most visa categories.