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The Australian government has announced an increase in skilled visa income thresholds, effective from 1 July 2025 and it will be increased by 4.6%. This adjustment aligns with the (AWOTE) to make sure fair wages for both skilled migrants and Australian workers.
From 1 July 2025, the following adjustments will take effect:
- Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): Increasing from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515. This affects nomination applications for 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. This applies to the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).
- Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): Increasing from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515, impacting the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187).
These changes make sure that skilled migration programs don’t drive down wages for Australian workers, keeping pay rates fair across industries. From 1 July 2025, anyone submitting a new nomination application will need to meet the updated minimum salary for skilled workers in Australia or match the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher.
The minimum salary in Australia per month for skilled workers is periodically reviewed to reflect changes in the average salary in Australia every year. This move supports Australia’s commitment to fair pay for skilled migrants under the skilled labour visa Australia policies.
For more updates on pay rates in Australia, skilled worker visas, and the latest news on Australia’s salary regulations, stay tuned.
