SOC 2020 · 2226
Other psychologists
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Eligible
This occupation appears on Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Salary floor
£56,763
The going rate, £56,763, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
£56,763
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£56,763
Home Office going rates from
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Other psychologists in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £26,785 | — | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £46,965 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.
Typical tasks
develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results
develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques
observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics
analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour
studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders
maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented
applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc
applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.