Australia Raises Core Skills Visa Salary Threshold for 2026
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced that the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) for foreign workers applying for the Core Skills visa pathway will be AUD79,423 for nominations lodged between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. This threshold applies to both the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482, Core Skills stream) and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186).
The CSIT represents the minimum annual salary an employer must offer to a sponsored overseas worker for their nomination to be approved. The threshold has increased from AUD76,515 for the 2025/2026 financial year and AUD73,150 for applications lodged up to 30 June 2025.
This adjustment reflects Australia's commitment to aligning the threshold with current wage conditions. Employers must ensure that the offered salary meets or exceeds the CSIT at the time of nomination lodgement, as failing to do so will disqualify workers regardless of their qualifications.
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