Skilled visa income thresholds indexed from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, skilled visa income thresholds increased by 3.8% in line with Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings. The Core Skills Income Threshold rose from AUD 76,515 to AUD 79,423 (Core Skills stream of subclass 482 and subclass 186 nominations). The Specialist Skills Income Threshold rose from AUD 141,210 to AUD 146,576 (Specialist Skills stream of subclass 482). The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold rose from AUD 76,515 to AUD 79,423 (subclass 494 and 187 nominations). New nomination applications lodged from 1 July 2026 must meet the new threshold. The Department states the change does not apply to existing visa holders or to nominations lodged before 1 July 2026.