SOC 3131 (IT operations technicians) is a UK Standard Occupational Classification 2020 code covering games testers, network and systems administrators, quality assurance testers, software technicians.

What is the minimum salary for SOC 3131 on a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?

The published going rate for SOC 3131 is £35,200. Because this occupation is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5), it is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only via the Immigration Salary List or under listed conditions, where different salary rules apply. Always confirm current rules on gov.uk.

SOC 3131

IT operations technicians

Q: Is SOC 3131 eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa?

SOC 3131 is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5). It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions. It is not eligible for the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

Games testers, Network and systems administrators, Quality assurance testers, Software technicians

TL;DRSOC 3131 (IT operations technicians) is Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5) with a published going rate of £35,200. It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions — not the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

SOC code: 3131
Skill level: Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5)
Going rate: £35,200
Hourly equivalent: £18.05/hr
Industry: Technology
Was (SOC 2010): 3131, 5245

Sponsors hiring under SOC 3131

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

Company	Town	Licence
[AI] INFINITI LIMITED	Croydon	A rating
0xA Technologies Ltd	London	A rating
1 And 5 Tech Ltd	Slough	A rating
1 Digitals Europe Limited	Slough	A rating
1 WAY TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED	London	A rating
1001 AI Limited	London	A rating
10X Banking Technology Services Ltd	London	A rating
1416 DIGITAL LTD	London	A rating
1771 Technologies Limited	London	A rating
1st Cloud Accountants	Sunderland	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 3131 going rate of £35,200 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Medium Skilled), SOC 2020.

SOC 3131

IT operations technicians

Games testers, Network and systems administrators, Quality assurance testers, Software technicians

SOC code: 3131
Skill level: Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5)
Going rate: £35,200
Hourly equivalent: £18.05/hr
Industry: Technology
Was (SOC 2010): 3131, 5245

Sponsors hiring under SOC 3131

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

Company	Town	Licence
[AI] INFINITI LIMITED	Croydon	A rating
0xA Technologies Ltd	London	A rating
1 And 5 Tech Ltd	Slough	A rating
1 Digitals Europe Limited	Slough	A rating
1 WAY TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED	London	A rating
1001 AI Limited	London	A rating
10X Banking Technology Services Ltd	London	A rating
1416 DIGITAL LTD	London	A rating
1771 Technologies Limited	London	A rating
1st Cloud Accountants	Sunderland	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 3131 going rate of £35,200 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Medium Skilled), SOC 2020.