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

From 1 July 2025, income thresholds for Australia’s skilled visa programs will rise by 4.6%, reflecting changes to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). This annual adjustment is part of the federal government’s commitment to ensure skilled migrant workers are paid fairly, in line with Australian wage trends, and to help protect local labour market standards.

Key Changes to Skilled Visa Thresholds

Effective 1 July 2025, the following thresholds will apply to new nomination applications:

1. Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): Increasing from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515

Applies to the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

2. Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): Increasing from AUD 135,000 to AUD 141,210

Applies to the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa

3. Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): Increasing from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515

Applies to the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

These changes mean that ALL new nomination applications from 1 July 2025 must meet or exceed the updated threshold or the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), whichever is higher.

Importantly, these adjustments will not apply to existing visa holders or to nominations lodged before 1 July 2025.

Wavelength International’s Summary

As trusted partners in medical workforce solutions and visa sponsorship, Wavelength International welcomes the government’s move to annually align skilled visa income thresholds with national wage growth.

For healthcare employers, this change reinforces the importance of offering competitive salaries that reflect the value of skilled international talent. For overseas-trained doctors and healthcare professionals, it highlights the increasing emphasis on fair compensation and transparency in Australia’s employer-sponsored visa pathways.

Wavelength will continue to provide strategic support to ensure your recruitment and sponsorship processes remain compliant, efficient, and attractive to top global healthcare professionals.

If you’re planning to sponsor skilled candidates or migrate to Australia after 1 July 2025, now is the time to prepare.

Need advice on how these changes impact your sponsorship or migration plans?

Get in touch with our experienced team at Wavelength International today – we’re here to guide you every step of the way.