2119 Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.

In short

• ONS unit group 2119, in minor group 211 (Natural and social science professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £41,500 (£21.28 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £33,700 (£17.28 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities not elsewhere classified in minor group 211: Natural and social science professionals.

Typical entry routes

Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training and/or support for postgraduate study may be provided. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of activity.

Tasks

• plans, directs and undertakes research into natural phenomena
• provides technical advisory and consulting services
• designs tests and experiments to address research objective and find solutions
• applies models and techniques to medical, industrial, agricultural, military and similar applications
• analyses results and writes up results of tests and experiments undertaken
• presents results of scientific research to sponsors, addresses conferences and publishes articles outlining the methodology and results of research undertaken
• designs and develops an appropriate research methodology in order to address the research objective
• compiles and analyses quantitative and qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings and conclusions
• advises government, private organisations and special interest groups on policy issues
• writes journal articles, books, and addresses conferences, seminars and the media to reveal research findings

Related job titles

• Operational research scientist
• Scientific officer
• Scientist
• Sports scientist
• Technical officer (laboratory)
• University research fellow (sciences)

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified Note: For Skilled Worker purposes, SOC 2020 occupation code 2119 includes researchers in research organisations other than universities.

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Sports scientists
• Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£41,500 (£21.28 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£37,300 (£19.13 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified Note: For Skilled Worker purposes, SOC 2020 occupation code 2119 includes researchers in research organisations other than universities.

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2119, 2426, 3111

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Sports scientists
• Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£33,700 (£17.28 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£30,300 (£15.54 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£26,900 (£13.79 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 211

• 2111 Chemical scientists
• 2112 Biological scientists
• 2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
• 2114 Physical scientists
• 2115 Social and humanities scientists

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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