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Are there any circumstances in which you can pay a lower salary than £25,600?

Yes, a lower salary can be paid if:

The worker has a PhD qualification which is relevant to the job – in this case the salary must be equal to or more than both £23,040 per year and 90% of the going rate for the occupation
The worker has a PhD qualification in a STEM subject which is relevant to the job – in this case the salary must be equal to or more than both £20,480 per year and 80% of the going rate for the occupation
The job is on the shortage occupation list – in this case the salary must be equal to or more than both £20,480 per year and 80% of the going rate for the occupation
The worker is a ‘new entrant’ to the labour market – in this case the salary must be equal to or more than both £20,480 per year and 70% of the going rate for the occupation
The job is in a listed health or education occupation – in this case the salary must be equal to or more than both £20,480 per year and 80% of the going rate for the occupation

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