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Highlights: Australia Revises Income Thresholds for Employer-Sponsored Visas

• Australia has announced new salary thresholds for employer-sponsored visas, effective for applications lodged between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
• The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold is set at AUD 76,515, while a higher threshold of AUD 141,210 applies to specialist roles.
• The income threshold has been revised for visa categories like Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494), Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187), and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187).
• The updated salary requirements are linked to annual wage data to align the income of foreign workers with that of regional employees.
• The skilled visa income thresholds in Australia are scheduled to be indexed each year and will take effect from July 1, 2026, for new nomination applications.

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Australia updates Salary Threshold for Employer-Sponsored Visas in 2026

Australia has recently updated its  Employer-Sponsored Visa Salary Requirements through Annual Wage Indexation. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the new salary requirements apply to multiple visa categories to align the income of foreign workers with that of Australian employees.

Skilled Visa income thresholds are indexed annually in the country, based on changes in Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings. These updates are scheduled to take effect on July 1 every year for new nomination applications.

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) has been set at AUD 76,515 for applications lodged between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The new threshold applies to visa categories such as Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494), Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187), Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).

Professionals applying to higher-skilled roles will have to meet the Specialist Skills Income Threshold of AUD 141,210 for applications lodged within the same timeline.
 

The following are the revised salary thresholds in Australia across different visa categories:
 

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What do the Updated Salary Thresholds Mean for Foreign Workers in Australia?

The updated salary requirements in Australia for skilled visa categories aim to establish fair pay for foreign workers in line with local wage standards.

Here is how the revised salary threshold will affect foreign professionals in Australia:

• Skilled visa applicants must secure jobs that meet the new salary requirements.
• Foreign workers can benefit from improved salaries and stronger financial stability in Australia.
• Employers must provide salaries that align with the revised minimum income and market rates.
• Workers across sectors like hospitality, retail, and some healthcare roles will benefit from higher wages.

Note: The Annual Market Salary Rates in Australia are revised annually to ensure adequate compensation for foreign workers and maintain parity with local job markets.

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