Do you have an employer to sponsor your skilled visa? Here's the latest update

The Australian government has announced revised skilled visa income thresholds, set to take effect from 1 July 2025. Adjusted in line with the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) indexation, the changes are designed to promote fair wages for skilled migrants and uphold the integrity of the labour market.

From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will rise by 4.6 per cent. Credit: Drs Producoes/Getty Images

From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will rise by 4.6 per cent, in line with the annual adjustment to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE).

Indexation changes will include an increase of the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) from $73,150 to $76,515.

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).

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The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from $135,000 to $141,210.

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 $73,150 to $76,515.

Australian businesses planning to nominate skilled overseas workers from 1 July 2025 onwards should be aware of these new income thresholds. Credit: Visage/Getty Images

According to migration agent Neha Singh, businesses planning to nominate skilled overseas workers from 1 July 2025 onwards should be aware of these new thresholds.

"The SID program enables employers to sponsor eligible skilled workers for roles they are unable to fill with suitably qualified Australian workers. To prevent exploitation, employers are required to offer salaries that align with Australian market standards," she added.

Employers can nominate skilled workers for subclasses 482, 494, 186, and 187; however, there are visa requirements that must be met. Credit: teekid/Getty Images

"If you (the applicant) apply before 1 July 2025, your application will not be affected by the changes, as they will not apply to existing visa holders or nominations submitted before that date," she said.

In an official update, the Department of Home Affairs recently said, "This delivers on the commitment outlined in the Migration Strategy, as recommended by the Migration Review."

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"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," the department noted.

[Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general guide and is accurate as of the date of publication. Migration laws and policies may change over time. For advice tailored to your situation, please consult a qualified migration or legal professional.]

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