4.6% Increase in Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds from 1 July 2025: The wage requirements for skilled visas, including Subclass 482, 494, and 186 visas, will rise by 4.6% on July 1, 2025. And the increase means that companies would have to pay more to nominate workers for these visas. The Australian government has made this change to ensure that skilled migrant earnings are in line with the development of Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) each year.
4.6% increase in skilled visa salary thresholds from July 1, 2025: Key Changes to Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds
Income Threshold for Core Skills (CSIT)
Applications for employer-sponsored visas in the Core Skills stream are subject to the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT), which is the minimum income requirement. It covers jobs on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and guarantees equitable remuneration for general skilled vocations.
Present CSIT: $73,150 (as of July 2024)
- The new CSIT will be $76,515 Australian dollars as of July 1, 2025.
- Salary increases will be in line with pay growth in Australia, thanks to this 4.6% boost.
Expertise-Related Income Level (SSIT)
Jobs that call for highly specialised knowledge are subject to the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT). In comparison to CSIT, it has a greater minimum wage requirement.
Present SSIT Worth: $135,000 (AUD)
- A new SSIT costs $141,210 Australian dollars.
- To keep highly specialist jobs competitive, this implies a 4.6% rise as well.
Income Threshold for Temporary Skilled Migration (TSMIT)
For visas in Subclass 494 and Subclass 187, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is applicable.
Effects on Businesses and Employees
Regarding Business Owners
- To qualify for a Subclass 482, 494, or 186 skilled worker visa, an employer must meet the following requirements:
- Either the new standards are met or exceeded, or the proposed wage is equal to or more than the annual market wage rate.
- Only a person’s guaranteed monetary earnings determine their salary; non-monetary benefits like housing do not factor into this calculation.
As an employer, you should:
- Evaluate hiring budgets and make necessary adjustments to offers.
- When applying for a visa or renewing an existing one after July 1, 2025, be sure to plan beforehand.
- By posting jobs at reasonable salaries, you may make sure you’re meeting the standards of the Labour Market Testing (LMT).
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