SOC 2493TL;DRSOC 2493 (Public relations professionals) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £37,000. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £41,700 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Public relations professionals
Press officers, Public relations officers, Social media managers, Public relations professionals not elsewhere classified
- SOC code
- 2493
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £37,000
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £41,700
- Hourly equivalent
- £18.97/hr
- Industry
- Marketing & media
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 2472
Sponsors hiring under SOC 2493
Inferred from the marketing & media sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.
| Company | Town | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| 1854 Media Limited | London | A rating |
| 3000 YEARS MUSIC PUBLISHING LIMITED | RISLEY | A rating |
| 360 Brand Group Limited | Heywood | A rating |
| 360 DIGI MARKETING LTD | Canary Wharf | A rating |
| 360 DIGI MARKETING LTD | London | A rating |
| 408 Media Group Ltd | Sandbach | A rating |
| 75 Media Limited | Leeds | A rating |
| A ONE STAR MARKETING LIMITED | Southall | A rating |
| AAAA Communications Limited t/a Media Guru | London | A rating |
| Aalto Media Limited t/a Aalto Production | London | A rating |
Related SOC codes
- SOC 1132Marketing, sales and advertising directors
- SOC 1133Public relations and communications directors
- SOC 2432Marketing and commercial managers
- SOC 3554Advertising and marketing associate professionals
Sources
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 2493 going rate of £37,000 verified 24 June 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.