SOC 2142 (Graphic and multimedia designers) is a UK Standard Occupational Classification 2020 code covering multimedia animators, graphic and multimedia designers not elsewhere classified.

What is the minimum salary for SOC 2142 on a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?

The effective minimum is £41,700 per year — the higher of the SOC 2142 going rate (£33,400) and the general 2026 threshold of £41,700.

Is SOC 2142 eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa?

Yes — SOC 2142 is classed as Higher Skilled (RQF Level 6) and is eligible for the standard Skilled Worker route.

SOC 2142

Graphic and multimedia designers

Multimedia animators, Graphic and multimedia designers not elsewhere classified

TL;DRSOC 2142 (Graphic and multimedia designers) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £33,400. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £41,700 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.

SOC code: 2142
Skill level: Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
Going rate: £33,400
Effective minimum (2026): £41,700
Hourly equivalent: £17.13/hr
Industry: Engineering & manufacturing
Was (SOC 2010): 2431, 3411, 3421, 3422, 3550, 5421

Sponsors hiring under SOC 2142

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

Company	Town	Licence
2 EXCEL ENGINEERING LIMITED	Lasham	A rating
24 Seven Civil Engineering Ltd	Harrow	A rating
2H Offshore Engineering Ltd	Woking	A rating
3K's Engineering Company Limited	Llanelli	A rating
A FARLOW ENGINEERING LTD	COLERAINE	A rating
A Squared Engineering Ltd	Perth	A rating
A-squared Studio Engineers Ltd	London	A rating
A.V. ATKINSON (FOURWAYS) LTD.	Sandhurst	A rating
A&B Engineering (Electrical Service Division) Limited	Liverpool	A rating
A&B Engineering (Mechanical Service Division) Limited	Liverpool	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.

SOC 2142

Graphic and multimedia designers

Multimedia animators, Graphic and multimedia designers not elsewhere classified

SOC code: 2142
Skill level: Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
Going rate: £33,400
Effective minimum (2026): £41,700
Hourly equivalent: £17.13/hr
Industry: Engineering & manufacturing
Was (SOC 2010): 2431, 3411, 3421, 3422, 3550, 5421

Sponsors hiring under SOC 2142

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

Company	Town	Licence
2 EXCEL ENGINEERING LIMITED	Lasham	A rating
24 Seven Civil Engineering Ltd	Harrow	A rating
2H Offshore Engineering Ltd	Woking	A rating
3K's Engineering Company Limited	Llanelli	A rating
A FARLOW ENGINEERING LTD	COLERAINE	A rating
A Squared Engineering Ltd	Perth	A rating
A-squared Studio Engineers Ltd	London	A rating
A.V. ATKINSON (FOURWAYS) LTD.	Sandhurst	A rating
A&B Engineering (Electrical Service Division) Limited	Liverpool	A rating
A&B Engineering (Mechanical Service Division) Limited	Liverpool	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.