New Salary Thresholds Take Effect for Employer-Sponsored Visas from 1 July 2026

Minimum salary thresholds for employer-sponsored visas rise from 1 July 2026, requiring employers to offer higher pay to overseas workers under subclass 494, 482 and 186 visas. The Federal Government updated these income thresholds using the latest wage data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The changes apply to nomination applications lodged on or after…