Salary requirements for SOC 2421 for ILR

I will be eligible to apply for ILR by end of May 2024, I had first applied for Tier 2 visa in June 2019 and later I changed the job in October 2021. My job title is Senior Accountant, SOC- 2421 , working contract is 40 hours per week. I am not sure about the salary requirement.

For your SOC, the minimum annual going rate required for ILR is set at £33,900 for a 37.5-hour working week. You need to pro-rate this for a 40-hour week to find minimum pay in your working pattern which is £33,900 ÷ 37.5 x 40 = £36,160

Learn more on how the calculations work here: indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-minimum- ... l#p2027869

Thank you Zimba for your reply.

Sorry, let me give you the full details. I had came to the UK in Sep 2017 on a student visa and I switched to Tier 2 visa on 20.06.2019, I was working as an accountant ( SOC 2421), the annual salary of £21,650. I had switched employment in October 2021 and my current salary is £36,000 per annum for 40hours per week contract.

I have been told by solicitors that the required salary for ILR is £38,700.

While as per your advise, you mentioned that it should be £36,160.

Could you please clarify.

Thank you

What I explained above is regarding the going rate. You also need to meet the general threshold and the general threshold is normally set at £38,700 but depending on your circumstances could be lower. Did you bother to read the post I shared above ?

Hi Zimba,
Thank you for your reply.
Yes, I did read the post which you have shared. The salary needs to be higher of going rate or general rate. However, as per my understanding, the general rate of £38,700 is for the COS issued after 04.04.2024?! Hence the reason, I provided the full details. As I am still unsure after reading the post/ links provided, how much minimum salary is required in my case to apply ILR.

In your case, the general threshold is £29,000 and your min going rate (pro-rated lower going rate) as I calculated above is £36,160. So that is the min you need to be paid for ILR as that is the higher value

Tradeable points requirement
Options F-J are available to applicants whose:
• application was before 4 April 2030
• were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the rules in place before 4 April 2024
• have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then

The list of occupations which are eligible to trade points under options F to J can be found in Tables 2 and 2a of Appendix Skilled Occupations.

Occupation codes in Tables 2 and 2a of Appendix Skilled Occupations
Option F
award 20 points for salary alone (option F)
Salary at least
• £29,000; and
• the full pro-rated going
rate for the SOC2020
occupation code

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... worker.pdf

Why I used the lower going rate?

If you qualify for the standard rate, because you got your certificate of sponsorship after 4 April 2024, read the ‘standard rate’ column. If you qualify for the lower rate, read the ‘lower rate’ column.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... tion-codes

Hi Zimba,

Thank you for input and detailed explanations. It has been really helpful. My employer has increased my salary from 01.07.2024 and I am earning above the required salary of £36,150. How long do I need to wait to apply for ILR now? My visas are valid until end of October 2024.

Could you also provide the employer letter format which I will have to attach with my application.

Thank you

You can apply when you have at least a payslip and the corresponding bank statement.
Also see: All you need to know about the sponsor letter for Skilled Worker route