Australia is raising minimum salary thresholds for several employer-sponsored skilled visas by 3.8% from July 1, 2026. This move ensures skilled migrant wages align with Australian workers, based on average weekly earnings. The Core Skills Income Threshold and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold will rise to AUD 79,423, while the Specialist Skills Income Threshold will increase to AUD 146,576. These changes impact new nomination applications only.

Australia is raising minimum salary thresholds for several employer-sponsored skilled visas by 3.8% from July 1, 2026. This move ensures skilled migrant wages align with…

Australia will increase minimum salary thresholds for employer-sponsored skilled visas by 3.8% from July 1, 2026, ensuring migrant wages align with local workers' average earnings.