SOC 1224 (Leisure and sports managers and proprietors) is a UK Standard Occupational Classification 2020 code covering cinema managers and proprietors, golf course managers, gym, fitness and leisure services managers and proprietors, marina managers.

What is the minimum salary for SOC 1224 on a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?

The published going rate for SOC 1224 is £34,100. Because this occupation is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5), it is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only via the Immigration Salary List or under listed conditions, where different salary rules apply. Always confirm current rules on gov.uk.

SOC 1224

Leisure and sports managers and proprietors

Q: Is SOC 1224 eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa?

SOC 1224 is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5). It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions. It is not eligible for the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

Cinema managers and proprietors, Golf course managers, Gym, fitness and leisure services managers and proprietors, Marina managers

TL;DRSOC 1224 (Leisure and sports managers and proprietors) is Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5) with a published going rate of £34,100. It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions — not the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

SOC code: 1224
Skill level: Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5)
Going rate: £34,100
Hourly equivalent: £17.49/hr
Industry: Public sector
Was (SOC 2010): 1225, 1253

Sponsors hiring under SOC 1224

Inferred from the public sector sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.

Company	Town	Licence
Abba Father Evangelical Ministry	MILTON KEYNES	A rating
Aberdeen City Council	Aberdeen	A rating
Aberdeenshire Council	Aberdeen	A rating
All For Christ International Ministry	Reading	A rating
Anglican Consultative Council	London	A rating
Angus Council	Forfar	A rating
Argyll and Bute Council	Lochgilphead	A rating
Arts Council England	Manchester	A rating
Ashford Borough Council	Ashford	A rating
Basildon Borough Council	Basildon	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 1224 going rate of £34,100 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Medium Skilled), SOC 2020.

SOC 1224

Leisure and sports managers and proprietors

Cinema managers and proprietors, Golf course managers, Gym, fitness and leisure services managers and proprietors, Marina managers

SOC code: 1224
Skill level: Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5)
Going rate: £34,100
Hourly equivalent: £17.49/hr
Industry: Public sector
Was (SOC 2010): 1225, 1253

Sponsors hiring under SOC 1224

Inferred from the public sector sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.

Company	Town	Licence
Abba Father Evangelical Ministry	MILTON KEYNES	A rating
Aberdeen City Council	Aberdeen	A rating
Aberdeenshire Council	Aberdeen	A rating
All For Christ International Ministry	Reading	A rating
Anglican Consultative Council	London	A rating
Angus Council	Forfar	A rating
Argyll and Bute Council	Lochgilphead	A rating
Arts Council England	Manchester	A rating
Ashford Borough Council	Ashford	A rating
Basildon Borough Council	Basildon	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 1224 going rate of £34,100 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Medium Skilled), SOC 2020.