Australia to Increase Skilled Visa Income Thresholds by 4.6% from 1 July 2025

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will implement an annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds, resulting in a 4.6% increase. This adjustment aligns with the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) to ensure that wages for skilled migrants keep pace with the Australian labor market.

Key Changes to Income Thresholds

The revised income thresholds will apply to new employer-sponsored visa nominations lodged on or after 1 July 2025. Existing visa holders and nominations submitted before this date will not be affected. The updated thresholds are as follows:

• Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): Increasing from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515. This applies to the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).
• Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): Rising from AUD 135,000 to AUD 141,210, impacting the Specialist Skills stream under the subclass 482 visa.
• Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): Increasing from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515. This threshold affects the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187).

Implications for Employers and Skilled Migrants

Employers planning to sponsor skilled migrants must ensure that the offered salaries meet or exceed the new thresholds or the applicable market salary rate, whichever is higher. This change aims to protect local wage standards and ensure that skilled migrants are compensated fairly, reflecting the cost of living in Australia.

For skilled migrants, the increased thresholds mean higher minimum salary requirements for new visa applications submitted on or after 1 July 2025. This adjustment helps ensure that their earnings remain competitive and sufficient to support themselves without relying on government assistance.

Planning Ahead

Employers and prospective visa applicants should review their workforce planning and salary structures to accommodate these changes. It’s advisable to complete and submit nomination applications before 1 July 2025 to be assessed under the current thresholds.
For more detailed information and assistance with visa applications, consider consulting with immigration professionals or visiting the official Department of Home Affairs website.

Final Thoughts

The updated skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025 show Australia’s commitment to fair pay and a strong migration system. Employers should review salary offers for compliance, while skilled migrants can use this change to better align with job market expectations. Overall, it’s a move toward a fairer and more sustainable migration program.
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Sources: Department of Home Affairs

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