What is SOC code 2132?

2132 is the SOC classification for IT managers.

What is the going rate for IT managers visa sponsorship?

The national going rate currently stored for IT managers is £55,000. Applicants still need to clear the higher of the relevant going rate and the tracked Skilled Worker floor.

Is IT managers on the shortage occupation list?

No, this SOC code is not marked as shortage.

SOC Code

2132: IT managers

Official GOV.UK occupation entry for IT managers. Current Skilled Worker classification: Higher Skilled. Related job titles: IT information managers, IT product managers, IT service delivery managers, IT systems managers, IT test managers, Network managers, Software development managers, Technical support managers, IT managers not elsewhere classified.

General guidance only

SOC code and salary data are informational only. Always verify the current going rate, route rules, and occupation fit against official GOV.UK guidance before treating a role as viable.

National Going Rate

£55,000

Official London Rates

No official London-specific rate is published for this occupation.

New Entrant Rate

£43,000

Shortage Occupation

Eligible for Sponsorship

Yes

Skill Classification

Higher Skilled

Tracked Skilled Worker floor

Skilled Worker is currently tracked at £41,700. Some new entrant and tradable-points cases can qualify from £33,400 if the occupation going rate also works.

Official source: £41,700

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Sponsors Hiring for This Role

These sponsors are pulled from the closest tracked sponsor industries: Technology.

Worry+Peace Technology Limited Prospect Education (Technology) Trust Tech Repair Services Ltd. T/As Fone Case Vighnaharta Technology Solutions Ltd Chess Logistics Technology Limited Morning Data Ltd

Related SOC Codes

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Related sponsors

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High Wycombe · TechnologyWorry+Peace Technology LimitedWorry+Peace Technology Limited appears on the UK sponsor register and is tracked by Reworkin for sponsor intelligence.London · TechnologyProspect Education (Technology) TrustProspect Education (Technology) Trust appears on the UK sponsor register and is tracked by Reworkin for sponsor intelligence.Bodmin · TechnologyTech Repair Services Ltd. T/As Fone CaseTech Repair Services Ltd. T/As Fone Case appears on the UK sponsor register and is tracked by Reworkin for sponsor intelligence.

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