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Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Increasing from 1 July 2025 – What You Need to Know

3rd Jun 2025

If you are applying for a sponsored skilled visa in Australia, major updates are coming to the skilled visa income threshold.

From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will increase skilled visa income thresholds by 4.6%, impacting key employer-sponsored visa programs. In this article, Partner Lauren Blud and Law Clerk Marilia Vianna explain what you need to know to stay compliant and secure your skilled visa.

What are Skilled Visa Income Thresholds?

Skilled visa income thresholds are the minimum salary levels employers must offer to sponsor overseas workers. Employers who wish to nominate workers must meet certain requirements. The employer cannot pay the overseas worker less than the Annual Market Salary Rate (‘AMSR’), which is less than what an Australian worker would be paid. In addition, both the AMSR and the overseas workers’ pay, excluding non-monetary benefits, in no less than the relevant income threshold.

These thresholds are used to assess whether a job offer meets minimum salary standards. They are indexed annually to ensure fair pay for overseas workers and to maintain the integrity of Australia’s migration program.

What visas will be affected by the Skilled Visa Income Thresholds?

From 1 July 2025, the skilled visa income thresholds will increase and affect the following visas:

Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT):

Increases from AUD $73,150 to AUD $76,515.

Affects: Nomination applications for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Visa in the Core Skills stream, and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) Visa.

Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT):

Increases from AUD $135,000 to AUD $141,210.

Affects: Nomination applications for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Visa in the Specialist Skills stream.

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT):

Increases from AUD $73,150 to AUD $76,515.

Affects: Nomination applications for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) Visa and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) in the temporary residence transition stream.

How the New Income Threshold Will Affect You from 1 July 2025

If you plan to apply for skilled visa nomination or renew your existing visa (such as the TSS, ENS, or RSMS visa) on or after 1 July 2025, you will need to meet the updated income threshold requirements.

The salary you are offered must be the higher of either the new Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) or the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR).

In other words, your employer must offer a salary that:

  • Meets or exceeds the new threshold, and
  • It is not less than what an Australian would be paid in the same role.

These changes won’t apply if your nomination application is lodged before 1 July 2025.

What You Should Do to Prepare

Review your salary offer.                    

If your job offer doesn’t meet the new income threshold, you’ll need to negotiate with your employer before lodging your application.

Time your application strategically.

If you’re eligible now and your employer can meet the current requirements, consider lodging your application before 1 July 2025.

Plan for future renewals.

If you already hold a skilled visa, the changes won’t affect you immediately, but they may impact your renewal. Ensure your salary will meet the updated thresholds in future applications.

Get Expert Help with Skilled Visa Income Thresholds

At All Access Migration, our experienced migration lawyers are here to help you navigate the new skilled visa income threshold changes effective from 1 July 2025. If you’re unsure whether your proposed salary meets the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) or exceeds the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), we can:

  • Assess your skilled visa eligibility
  • Calculate the AMSR for your occupation
  • Provide strategic advice to ensure your application meets all legal and income requirements

Understanding the new income thresholds is critical for successful skilled visa applications and renewals. Getting professional advice now can save you time, money, and help you avoid costly delays or rejections.

Contact All Access Migration today for personalised assistance and stay compliant with Australia’s updated skilled migration rules.

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