SOC 2229 — Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified: going rate set by national pay scales (2026)
The Skilled Worker going rate for SOC 2229 (Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified) is not a single published figure — it is a national pay scale occupation in the gov.uk Immigration Rules (Appendix Skilled Occupations): the salary requirement is based on the published national pay scales for the role (for example NHS pay bands or national teacher pay), which vary by pay band and UK area. (Tarve analysis of gov.uk Immigration Rules data.)
| Going-rate basis | National pay scales (set by the relevant national body, by band and UK area) |
| Where the scales are published | gov.uk national pay scales for eligible occupation codes |
| Listed in | Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations (national pay scale tables) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the going rate for SOC 2229 (Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified)?
There is no single published going rate for SOC 2229. Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified is a national pay scale occupation in the gov.uk Immigration Rules (Appendix Skilled Occupations): the salary requirement is based on the published national pay scales for the role, which vary by pay band and UK area.
Where do I find the exact salary requirement for Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified?
Check the table of national pay scales on gov.uk's going-rates publication for eligible occupation codes — it lists the applicable pay scales by band and area for national pay scale occupations like SOC 2229.
Is Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified eligible for a Skilled Worker visa?
SOC 2229 (Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified) is listed as an eligible occupation in the gov.uk Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations, with its going rate set by national pay scales. Eligibility for any specific job still depends on the role, the sponsor and the salary offered against the applicable pay scale.
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Source & verification
Occupation listing taken verbatim from the gov.uk Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations and verified on 7 August 2026. Salary figures for this occupation come from the official national pay scales — always check the current scales on gov.uk. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser.