Updated: Mar 24
Starting 1 July 2025, Australia will increase income thresholds for key skilled migration visas by 4.6%, aligning with the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). This update, part of the government’s Migration Strategy, aims to ensure skilled migrants’ wages grow alongside Australian workers, preventing wage undercutting.
Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): Rises from 73,150 to 76,515 (affects Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)).
Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): Jumps from 135,000 to 141,210 (impacts Specialist Skills stream of subclass 482).
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): Increases from 73,150 to 76,515 (applies to subclass 494 and RSMS visa (subclass 187), pending legislation).
Employers sponsoring skilled migrants must ensure nomination applications meet the higher of the updated threshold or market salary rates. Existing visa holders and nominations lodged before this date remain unaffected.
Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482):
Core Skills Stream: $76,515 minimum.
Specialist Skills Stream: $141,210 minimum.
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): Core Skills threshold rises to $76,515.
Regional Visas (Subclass 494 and 187): TSMIT aligns with CSIT at $76,515.
The 4.6% hike reflects Australia’s commitment to:
Protect Local Wages: Prevent skilled migration from depressing salaries for Australian workers.
Align with AWOTE: Ensure thresholds grow in line with national earnings trends.
Boost Specialist Talent: Maintain competitive salaries for high-income roles under the SSIT.
Plan Ahead: Adjust budgets and salary offers for future nominations.
Market Salary Rate: Employers must still pay the higher of the threshold or prevailing market wages.
Legislative Watch: TSMIT changes for regional visas require parliamentary approval.
✅ New Thresholds: 76,515(CSIT/TSMIT)∣∣141,210 (SSIT).✅ Effective Date: 1 July 2025 (no retrospective changes).✅ Action Required: Review salary structures and visa pathways now.
Final Note:These updates underscore Australia’s focus on fair wages and targeted migration. Employers and migrants should consult registered migration agents to navigate these changes smoothly.
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