SOC 2162TL;DRSOC 2162 (Other researchers, unspecified discipline) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £43,600. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £43,600 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Other researchers, unspecified discipline
Other researchers, unspecified discipline
- SOC code
- 2162
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £43,600
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £43,600
- Hourly equivalent
- £22.36/hr
- Industry
- Science & research
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 2119, 2426
Sponsors hiring under SOC 2162
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 2112Biological scientists
- SOC 2114Physical scientists
- SOC 2115Social and humanities scientists
- SOC 2161Research and development (r&d) managers
- SOC 2434Business and related research professionals
Sources
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2162 going rate of £43,600 verified 24 June 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.