The income thresholds for the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) and Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa programs will increase from 1 July 2026 following the annual indexation process under regulation 5.42A of the Migration Regulations.
Each year, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) are automatically adjusted based on the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). As this indexation occurs under the Regulations, no separate legislative instrument is required.
Indexed thresholds for the 2026–27 program year:
- CSIT: $79,499 (2025–26: $76,515)
- SSIT: $146,717 (2025–26: $141,210)
These revised income thresholds will apply to all relevant Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 visa applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026.
Click here: Average Weekly Earnings, Australia (ABS)