Annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025
Australia Skilled Visa Income Threshold Increase from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). This delivers on the commitment outlined in the Migration Strategy, as recommended by the Migration Review.
Income thresholds are indexed annually so wages for skilled migrants increase at the same rate as Australian workers. This ensures that people cannot use skilled migration to undercut Australian workers.
From 1 July 2025, indexation changes will be as follows:
The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515. This will impact 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 increase from AUD135,000 to AUD141,210. This will impact nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) used for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515. This is in line with the CSIT and subject to approval of relevant legislation.
New nomination applications from 1 July 2025 must meet the new relevant income threshold or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher.
This change will not apply to existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the Australia Skilled Visa Income Threshold update for 2025?
From 1 July 2025, Australia will increase skilled visa income thresholds by 4.6% in line with changes to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) to ensure migrant wages match Australian wage growth.
Q.2 What is the new Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT)?
The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from AUD 135,000 to AUD 141,210, impacting the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).
Q.3 What is the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for 2025?
The TSMIT will increase from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515, which applies to visas such as the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187).
Q.4 When will the new income thresholds take effect?
The new salary thresholds will apply to nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2025.
Q.5 Why does Australia increase skilled visa income thresholds?
Income thresholds are updated annually to protect Australian workers and ensure skilled migrants are paid fairly according to market wage trends.
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