Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Increased from 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government has increased the income thresholds for several skilled migration visas in line with changes to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). The 4.6% increase forms part of the government's broader Migration Strategy and follows recommendations from the Migration Review.

These updates ensure that skilled migrants are paid fairly and that employers cannot use the migration program to undercut Australian wages. Moving forward, thresholds will be indexed annually to reflect wage growth across the economy.

Updated Thresholds from 1 July 2025:

• Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT):Increased from $73,150 to $76,515Applies to the subclass 482 visa (Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream) and the subclass 186 visa (Employer Nomination Scheme).

• Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT):Increased from $135,000 to $141,210Applies to the subclass 482 visa (Skills in Demand – Specialist Skills stream).

• Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT):Increased from $73,150 to $76,515Applies to the subclass 494 visa (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) and the subclass 187 visa (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme).(Subject to approval of relevant legislation.)

These new thresholds apply to nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2025. Existing visa holders and nominations submitted before this date will not be affected.

Assistance with Skilled Visa Nominations

If you are an employer nominating a skilled worker or a visa applicant looking to understand how these changes affect your eligibility, Get Visa Migration Services can provide tailored advice and assistance.