Fishing & Maritime · SOC 1212
Fishing boat masters
Fishing boat masters (SOC 1212) is a Scotland-only occupation on the UK Immigration Salary List, meaning an employer may sponsor an overseas worker on a Skilled Worker visa at a reduced salary floor of £25,800 per year instead of the standard going rate of £33,400.
Quick answer
- Going rate (annual)
- £33,400
- ISL salary floor (annual)
- £25,800
£17.13 / hour
£13.23 / hour
The reduced floor is about 23% below the going rate. Both assume a 37.5-hour week and must be pro-rated for other working patterns.
Salary breakdown
| Occupation | Fishing boat masters |
|---|---|
| SOC 2020 code | 1212 |
| Sector | Fishing & Maritime |
| Geographic scope | Scotland |
| Going rate (annual) | £33,400 |
| Going rate (hourly) | £17.13 |
| ISL salary floor (annual) | £25,800 |
| ISL salary floor (hourly) | £13.23 |
What this means
Because Fishing boat masters is on the Immigration Salary List, a UK employer with a sponsor licence can pay a sponsored worker the reduced floor of £25,800 per year rather than the £33,400 going rate, provided all other Skilled Worker route conditions are met. This reduced floor applies only to roles based in Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visa salary for Fishing boat masters in the UK?
Fishing boat masters (SOC 1212) has a standard going rate of £33,400 per year (£17.13 per hour). Because the occupation is on the Immigration Salary List, an employer may sponsor a Skilled Worker at the reduced floor of £25,800 per year (£13.23 per hour) — about 23% below the going rate. Both figures assume a 37.5-hour week.
Where does the Fishing boat masters shortage role apply?
This occupation is restricted to Scotland only. An employer outside Scotland cannot use the reduced Immigration Salary List floor for this code.
Does being a shortage occupation guarantee a Fishing boat masters a UK visa?
No. The Immigration Salary List only sets a reduced salary floor for Fishing boat masters. The applicant and sponsoring employer must still meet every other Skilled Worker requirement — a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, the required skill level, and English language — before a visa is granted.