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Are there any circumstances in which you can pay a lower salary than £38,700?

Yes, a lower salary can be paid if:

The worker has a PhD qualification which is relevant to the job
The worker has a PhD qualification in a STEM subject which is relevant to the job
The job is on the Immigration Salary list
The worker is a ‘new entrant’ to the labour market
The job is in a listed health or education occupation

You may also be able to pay a lower salary if the individual already holds a Skilled Worker visa (which was granted before 4 April 2024) and they are applying to extend their visa.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Skilled Worker (for businesses) section.

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