Freshness tracker · AUAustralia

Core Skills Income Threshold indexed to AUD 73,150 for 2025-26

In force Visa & immigration

The Core Skills Income Threshold rose to AUD 73,150/year for 2025-26 (indexed from AUD 70,000 initial) — an approximately 4.5% uplift. Specialist Skills threshold (AUD 135,000+) remains unchanged. Annual indexation is now the established pattern under the SID framework.

Who it affects

SID Core Skills applicants sponsored from 1 July 2025.

Sources

Primary: Department of Home Affairs (Australia) ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction