SOC 2319 (Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified.) is a UK Standard Occupational Classification 2020 code covering adult education tutors, dance and drama school principals and owners, private music and singing teachers, private tutors.

What is the minimum salary for SOC 2319 on a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?

The effective minimum is £41,700 per year — the higher of the SOC 2319 going rate (£33,400) and the general 2026 threshold of £41,700.

Is SOC 2319 eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa?

Yes — SOC 2319 is classed as Higher Skilled (RQF Level 6) and is eligible for the standard Skilled Worker route.

SOC 2319

Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified.

Adult education tutors, Dance and drama school principals and owners, Private music and singing teachers, Private tutors

TL;DRSOC 2319 (Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified.) 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: 2319
Skill level: Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
Going rate: £33,400
Effective minimum (2026): £41,700
Hourly equivalent: £17.13/hr
Industry: Education
Was (SOC 2010): 2319, 3413, 3414

Sponsors hiring under SOC 2319

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

Company	Town	Licence
11Plus Teacher Ltd	Chelmsford	A rating
4DS NURSERIES AND PRE SCHOOL LTD	Canterbury	A rating
4J'S Educational Academy Ltd	Peterborough	A rating
6 Bit Education Ltd	Birmingham	A rating
A PLUS ACADEMY LTD	Manchester	A rating
A-Z LEARNING ACADEMY LTD	London	A rating
A&J School Limited	London	A rating
ABA Autism Education Ltd	Norfolk	A rating
Abacus Nursery School	London	A rating
Abbey College	Huntingdon	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2319 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 2319

Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified.

Adult education tutors, Dance and drama school principals and owners, Private music and singing teachers, Private tutors

SOC code: 2319
Skill level: Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
Going rate: £33,400
Effective minimum (2026): £41,700
Hourly equivalent: £17.13/hr
Industry: Education
Was (SOC 2010): 2319, 3413, 3414

Sponsors hiring under SOC 2319

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

Company	Town	Licence
11Plus Teacher Ltd	Chelmsford	A rating
4DS NURSERIES AND PRE SCHOOL LTD	Canterbury	A rating
4J'S Educational Academy Ltd	Peterborough	A rating
6 Bit Education Ltd	Birmingham	A rating
A PLUS ACADEMY LTD	Manchester	A rating
A-Z LEARNING ACADEMY LTD	London	A rating
A&J School Limited	London	A rating
ABA Autism Education Ltd	Norfolk	A rating
Abacus Nursery School	London	A rating
Abbey College	Huntingdon	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2319 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.