SOC 2111TL;DRSOC 2111 (Chemical scientists) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £39,900. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £41,700 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Chemical scientists
Analytical chemists, Industrial chemists, Nuclear and radiochemists, Research and development chemists
- SOC code
- 2111
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £39,900
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £41,700
- Hourly equivalent
- £20.46/hr
- New-entrant rate (70%)
- £33,400
- PhD rate (90%)
- £35,900
- STEM PhD rate (80%)
- £33,400
- Industry
- Science & research
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 2111, 3111
Sponsors hiring under SOC 2111
Inferred from the science & research sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.
Related SOC codes
- SOC 2112Biological scientists
- SOC 2114Physical scientists
- SOC 2115Social and humanities scientists
- SOC 2161Research and development (r&d) managers
- SOC 2162Other researchers, unspecified discipline
- SOC 2434Business and related research professionals
Sources
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2111 going rate of £39,900 verified 1 September 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.