07/07/2026
📢 Skilled Visa Income Thresholds Increase from 1 July 2026
The Australian Government has increased skilled visa income thresholds by 3.8%, in line with annual wage growth (AWOTE).
Key changes include: ✅ Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): $76,515 → $79,423
✅ Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): $76,515 → $79,423
✅ Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): $141,210 → $146,576
The new thresholds apply to nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026 for relevant employer-sponsored visa programs, including subclasses 482, 186, 494 and 187.
Importantly, these changes do not affect existing visa holders or nominations lodged before 1 July 2026.
If you're planning to sponsor a skilled worker or apply for an employer-sponsored visa, it's important to ensure salary arrangements meet the new requirements.
Contact our team for advice here: https://www.farrellrose.com.au/enquire-now/