Arts & Culture · SOC 3415
Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals)
Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) (SOC 3415) is a UK-wide 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 £30,100 per year instead of the standard going rate of £37,500.
Quick answer
- Going rate (annual)
- £37,500
- ISL salary floor (annual)
- £30,100
£19.23 / hour
£15.44 / hour
The reduced floor is about 20% below the going rate. Both assume a 37.5-hour week and must be pro-rated for other working patterns.
Salary breakdown
| Occupation | Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) |
|---|---|
| SOC 2020 code | 3415 |
| Sector | Arts & Culture |
| Geographic scope | UK-wide |
| Going rate (annual) | £37,500 |
| Going rate (hourly) | £19.23 |
| ISL salary floor (annual) | £30,100 |
| ISL salary floor (hourly) | £15.44 |
What this means
Because Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) is on the Immigration Salary List, a UK employer with a sponsor licence can pay a sponsored worker the reduced floor of £30,100 per year rather than the £37,500 going rate, provided all other Skilled Worker route conditions are met. This applies anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visa salary for Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) in the UK?
Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) (SOC 3415) has a standard going rate of £37,500 per year (£19.23 per hour). Because the occupation is on the Immigration Salary List, an employer may sponsor a Skilled Worker at the reduced floor of £30,100 per year (£15.44 per hour) — about 20% below the going rate. Both figures assume a 37.5-hour week.
Where does the Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) shortage role apply?
This occupation is on the Immigration Salary List UK-wide, so an eligible employer anywhere in the United Kingdom may use the reduced salary floor.
Does being a shortage occupation guarantee a Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals) a UK visa?
No. The Immigration Salary List only sets a reduced salary floor for Orchestral musicians (leaders, principals, sub-principals). 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.