28 Apr 2026
59 minutes
Hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service in partnership with Seraphus, this webinar explains how Skilled Worker salary requirements operate in practice and how employers can assess whether roles meet visa criteria. The session outlines how general salary thresholds and going rates interact, and how to correctly calculate salaries using GOV.UK guidance. Employers will gain practical insight into avoiding common errors and making confident sponsorship decisions across a range of real-world scenarios.
About the webinar
During the webinar you will learn:
- How to identify the correct SOC code using GOV.UK
- How to use the going rate correctly alongside general salary thresholds
- The difference between hourly and annual salary calculations
- How to pro-rate salaries for part-time roles
- How salary discounts, including new entrant and PhD reductions, work in practice
- Common salary calculation mistakes that lead to refusals
- How to assess eligibility using live worked examples
About the trainer, Seraphus
Seraphus is an immigration law firm and delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Working with individuals, employers, and civil society organisations, Seraphus makes high-quality immigration advice accessible, helping employers confidently navigate sponsorship duties and compliance requirements.
This session was hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service and delivered in partnership with Seraphus.