What is the annual average salary of foreign workers in the UK?

The annual average salary for foreign workers in the UK is around £37,430 as of April 2024. According to recent data from the UK government, the average wage in the UK experienced a 7.3% hike in October 2023. The salary scale, however, differs based on the job role you are employed for. The average annual salary for IT professionals in the UK is around £43,511, while for hospitality professionals in the UK, it is around £38,008.

 

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Highest-paying jobs in the UK

The table below lists the highest-paying jobs along with the annual average salaries offered in the UK:

Job Roles	Annual Average Salaries (in Pounds)
Investment Banking Analyst	£50,752
Software Engineer	£34,106
Business Analyst	£32,142
Data Scientist	£30,791
Financial Analyst	£38,717
Software Developer	£28,609
Civil Engineer	£28,475
Design Engineer	£28,288
Mechanical Engineer	£28,273

 

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What is the minimum salary requirement for a UK Work Visa?

The UK government has recently increased the minimum salary requirement for UK Skilled Worker Visa applicants. Foreign workers willing to apply for the visa must earn a minimum of £38,700 per annum to be eligible.

 

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