UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRMicrosoft Limited can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 4 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Microsoft Limited a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Microsoft Limited is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Reading, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Reading
- Sponsors in Reading
- 914
- Live sponsored roles
- 4
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Technology
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Microsoft Limited
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - AI-ready Data PlatformUK | £0–£61 | 16 October 2026 |
| AI Workforce Reinvention ArchitectReading | £77,600–£132,500 | 15 October 2026 |
| Strategic Account Technology Strategist, Financial ServicesLondon | £79,700–£133,900 | 5 October 2026 |
| Principal Research Manager/Senior Principal Research ManagerCambridge | £93,500–£161,800 | 24 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Microsoft Limited
Based on the technology sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1137 | Information technology directors | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2131 | IT project managers | £58,200 | £58,200 |
| 2132 | IT managers | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2133 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £54,900 | £54,900 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Microsoft Limited
- Confirm Microsoft Limited's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Microsoft Limited is listed as A rating for Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Microsoft Limited that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Microsoft Limited's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Microsoft Limited will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Microsoft Limited sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Microsoft Limited holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Reading. The licence also covers: Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility). Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Microsoft Limited hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 4 live sponsored roles are listed for Microsoft Limited as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary Microsoft Limited must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Reading
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1ST MALL LTD
1ST TRANSPORT INNOVATION (READING) LTD
2CELL LIMITED
4BREEZE LTD
More technology sponsors
Caesars Trading and Technology Services Limited
Cagan Tech Limited
Caiman Software Development Limited
Cairn technology Ltd
Caldervale Technology Limited
Caledonia Technologies Ltd
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.