SOC 2112TL;DRSOC 2112 (Biological scientists) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £40,300. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £41,700 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Biological scientists
Agricultural scientists, Biologists, Botanical and horticultural scientists, Microbiologists and bacteriologists
- SOC code
- 2112
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £40,300
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £41,700
- Hourly equivalent
- £20.67/hr
- New-entrant rate (70%)
- £33,400
- PhD rate (90%)
- £36,300
- STEM PhD rate (80%)
- £33,400
- Industry
- Science & research
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 2112
Sponsors hiring under SOC 2112
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 2111Chemical 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 2112 going rate of £40,300 verified 1 September 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.