Australia Raises Salary Limits for Subclass 482, 186, 187 and 494 Work Visas

31 March 2026 ยท Europe Permit

  • Australia increases the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to reflect current economic conditions. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

  • Employers must now pay a higher minimum salary to sponsor foreign workers under the Subclass 482 visa. ๐Ÿ’ฐ

  • The new salary requirements also apply to permanent residency pathways like the Subclass 186 visa. ๐Ÿ 

  • This policy ensures that skilled migrants receive fair compensation comparable to Australian local workers. โš–๏ธ

  • Regional visa subclasses, including the 187 and 494, adopt these updated income standards immediately. ๐Ÿ“

  • The government aims to protect the integrity of the migration program by preventing wage undercutting. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

  • Sponsors must update their employment contracts to comply with the revised financial mandates. โœ๏ธ

  • This change helps skilled migrants manage the rising cost of living within Australian cities. ๐Ÿ“‰

  • The Department of Home Affairs strictly enforces these limits for all new nomination applications. ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

  • Prospective applicants should verify that their job offers meet the new threshold before applying. โœ…

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