SOC 2451TL;DRSOC 2451 (Architects) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £47,600. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £47,600 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Architects
Architects, Landscape architects and designers
- SOC code
- 2451
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £47,600
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £47,600
- Hourly equivalent
- £24.41/hr
- Industry
- Finance & professional services
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 2431
Sponsors hiring under SOC 2451
Inferred from the finance & professional services sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.
| Company | Town | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| ???£ ESS LTD | Manchester | A rating |
| .LITTLE NOORIYAH LTD | Smethwick | A rating |
| 'Enterprise Singapore Board' | London | A rating |
| 'O Ver St. James Ltd | London | A rating |
| "K" Line Energy Shipping (UK) Limited | LONDON | A rating |
| (A1F1 Limited T/A ) Ultrasound Direct London | Croydon | A rating |
| @ Architect UK Ltd | West Horndon | A rating |
| @ Home Accommodation Services Ltd | London | A rating |
| @ Ur Eaz Ltd | High Wycombe | A rating |
| @@@ FILER LIMITED | Bolton | A rating |
Related SOC codes
- SOC 1111Chief executives and senior officials
- SOC 1121Production managers and directors in manufacturing
- SOC 1123Production managers and directors in mining and energy
- SOC 1131Financial managers and directors
- SOC 1134Purchasing managers and directors
- SOC 1135Charitable organisation managers and directors
Sources
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2451 going rate of £47,600 verified 24 June 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.