What is SOC code 3224?

3224 is the SOC classification for Counsellors.

What is the going rate for Counsellors visa sponsorship?

The national going rate currently stored for Counsellors is £33,400. Applicants still need to clear the higher of the relevant going rate and the tracked Skilled Worker floor.

Is Counsellors on the shortage occupation list?

No, this SOC code is not marked as shortage.

SOC Code

3224: Counsellors

Official GOV.UK occupation entry for Counsellors. Current Skilled Worker classification: Medium Skilled. Related job titles: Bereavement counsellors, Debt advisers, Life coaches, Relationship counsellors, Substance misuse workers, Counsellors 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

£33,400

Official London Rates

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

New Entrant Rate

£26,200

Shortage Occupation

Eligible for Sponsorship

Yes

Skill Classification

Medium 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

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Travel Counsellors LTD

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Manchester · Professional ServicesTravel Counsellors LTDTravel Counsellors LTD appears on the UK sponsor register and is tracked by Reworkin for sponsor intelligence.

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