Increased skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025

Starting from 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will rise by 4.6%, in alignment with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE).

The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will increase from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515. This change will affect nomination applications for the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).

The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will rise from AUD 135,000 to AUD 141,210. This adjustment will impact nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515. This change will apply to nomination applications for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187), in line with the CSIT, subject to approval of the relevant legislation.

From 1 July 2025, all new nomination applications must meet the updated income threshold or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. The increased income thresholds will not apply to existing visa holders or nominations lodged before 1 July 2025.

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Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect.