Skilled Worker sponsors in the UK (2026)
121,759 UK organisations are licensed to sponsor the Skilled Worker route as of 24 August 2026, and 121,709 of them hold an A-rating — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Where Skilled Worker sponsors are based
| City / town | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| London | 35,070 |
| Birmingham | 2,950 |
| Manchester | 2,748 |
| Leicester | 1,369 |
| Glasgow | 1,277 |
| Bristol | 1,230 |
| Edinburgh | 1,102 |
| Leeds | 1,034 |
| Nottingham | 999 |
| Ilford | 909 |
Frequently asked questions
How many UK organisations can sponsor the Skilled Worker route?
121,759 organisations hold a licence for the Skilled Worker route as of 24 August 2026, of which 121,709 are A-rated. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Which city has the most Skilled Worker sponsors?
London has the most, with 35,070 licensed organisations, followed by Birmingham (2,950) and Manchester (2,748).
Does a licence on this route guarantee sponsorship?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles on this route — it does not mean it is currently hiring or will sponsor any particular role. Salary and eligibility rules still apply to each individual job.
Looking for a sponsored role?
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Source & verification
Counts are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 24 August 2026. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.