Summary of Skilled Worker Visa Points RequirementsCharacteristicsMandatory/TradeablePointsOffer of job by approved sponsorMandatory20Job at appropriate skill levelMandatory20Speaks English at required levelMandatory10Salary of £20,480 to £23,039 or at least 80% of the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher)Tradeable0Salary of £23,040 to £25,599 or at least 90% of the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher)Tradeable10Salary of £25,600 or above or at least the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher)Tradeable20Job in a shortage occupation as designated by the Migration Advisory CommitteeTradeable20Applicant is a new entrant to the labour market (as designated by the MAC)Tradeable20Education qualification: PhD in a subject relevant to the jobTradeable10Education qualification: PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the jobTradeable20