Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold from 1 July 2025
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is the minimum annual salary that employers can pay an overseas worker. The TSMIT is not a stand-alone ‘minimum’ requirement and must be coupled with the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for the nominated position. Together, these ensure that overseas workers are compensated fairly, aligning their remuneration with those of Australian workers in the same role.
The visas that are affected by the TSMIT and AMSR include the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
Effective from 1 July 2025, the TSMIT will increase from $73,150.00 to $76,515.00. This adjustment reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining fair wage standards for migrants.
It’s important to note that this change will only impact new nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2025. Employers lodging nomination applications with the Department of Home Affairs must ensure that the nominated position meets or exceeds the new TSMIT and the AMSR, whichever is higher. Positions offering less than the TSMIT will not be eligible for nomination. Existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025 will not be affected by this change.
