PUBLISHED:
01-Jul-2026
Effective 1 July 2026, the income thresholds have been increased for Australia Skilled Visas. These revisions ensure that the wages of temporary and skilled migrants remain aligned with standard Australian market rates.
Key Threshold Updates
| Salary Threshold Type | Old Rate (AUD) | New Rate (AUD) from 1 July 2026 | Visas Impacted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) / TSMIT | $76,515 | $79,423 | Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Core Skills Stream, Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186), and Subclass 494 regional visas. |
| Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) | $141,210 | $146,576 | Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Specialist Skills Stream. |
| Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) | $183,100 | $190,100 | Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) TRT Stream — applied to evaluate age exemptions for Subclass 186 candidates aged 45 and older transitioning through the TRT stream. |