SOC 7131 — Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale: Skilled Worker going rate 2026
The Skilled Worker going rate for SOC 7131 (Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale) is £33,700 per year (£17.28 per hour) as of 8 April 2026. To qualify for a visa in this occupation you must be paid the higher of the £41,700 general threshold or this going rate — £41,700 per year — unless a published exception applies. (Tarve analysis of gov.uk Immigration Rules data.)
| Standard going rate (annual) | £33,700 |
| Hourly equivalent (37.5h week) | £17.28/hour |
| General salary threshold | £41,700 (pay the higher of the two) |
| Minimum you must be paid | £41,700/year |
| Immigration Salary List | Not listed |
| Hourly floor (all roles) | £17.13/hour |
Frequently asked questions
What is the going rate for SOC 7131 (Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale)?
The standard going rate for SOC 7131, Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale, is £33,700 per year (£17.28 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour week), effective from 8 April 2026. Source: gov.uk Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations.
What salary do I need for a Skilled Worker visa in this occupation?
You must be paid the higher of the general salary threshold (£41,700 per year) or the occupation's going rate of £33,700. For SOC 7131 that means at least £41,700 per year, unless a published exception (for example new entrant or Immigration Salary List rules) applies to your case.
Is Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale on the Immigration Salary List?
No. SOC 7131 (Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale) is not on the Immigration Salary List, so the standard salary rules apply: the higher of £41,700 or the £33,700 going rate.
How is the hourly going rate calculated?
Going rates are published on a 37.5-hour-per-week basis. For SOC 7131 the annual rate of £33,700 corresponds to £17.28 per hour. A minimum hourly floor of £17.13 applies across Skilled Worker roles regardless of working pattern.
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Source & verification
Figures are taken verbatim from the gov.uk Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations and were verified on 3 July 2026. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser — always confirm the current rules on gov.uk before acting.