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Australian Skilled Visa Income Thresholds to Increase from 1 July 2025
Australian Skilled Visa Income Thresholds to Increase from 1 July 2025
Australian Skilled Visa Income Thresholds to Increase from 1 July 2025
If you're planning to apply for a skilled visa to Australia, it's essential to stay updated on recent changes. Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will increase income thresholds for key skilled visa subclasses. These changes were announced by the Department of Home Affairs on 24 March 2025, following recommendations from the Migration Review and are part of the new Australian Migration Strategy.
This blog will help you understand what’s changing, who it affects, and what steps you should take to ensure your visa application remains compliant.
What Are Skilled Visa Income Thresholds?
Income thresholds are the minimum salary requirements that must be met for employer-sponsored skilled visas in Australia. These thresholds help ensure that overseas workers are paid fairly and protect the local job market.
Each year, the government may adjust these thresholds to align with wage growth, specifically the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE).
What’s Changing from 1 July 2025?
From 1 July 2025, the following skilled visa income thresholds will be updated due to annual indexation:
1.Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT)
Current: AUD 73,150
New: AUD 76,515
Applies to:
Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
2.Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT)
Current: AUD 135,000
New: AUD 141,210
Applies to:
3.Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
Current: AUD 73,150
New: AUD 76,515
Applies to:
Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme)
New Application Rules from 1 July 2025:
For all new nomination applications submitted on or after 1 July 2025, employers must pay:
At least the new income threshold, or
The Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)whichever is higher.
This change does not affect:
Existing skilled visa holders
Nominations lodged before 1 July 2025
Who Will Be Affected?
These changes will impact:
Employers nominating overseas skilled workers
Skilled visa applicants planning to apply after 1 July 2025
Migration agents and consultants who must prepare updated documentation
Why These Changes Matter?
Raising income thresholds is part of Australia’s plan to build a more sustainable, fair, and skilled migration system. It ensures that employer-sponsored migrants are offered competitive wages and helps to protect local Australian workers from wage undercutting.
What You Should Do Now?
Employers: Review your salary offers and ensure they meet the new thresholds.
Applicants: Lodge your application before 1 July 2025 if your current salary offer meets the existing threshold.
Migration agents: Inform your clients of the upcoming changes to avoid processing delays.
Need Help Navigating These Changes?
At Vagmi Journey, we specialize in Australian skilled migration pathways. Whether you're applying for a 482, 186, or 494 visa, our expert team is here to guide you through the latest updates and ensure your application meets all requirements.
Book a consultation today and start your journey the right way.
