Nominating Overseas Workers: What is the Salary Requirement 2024-2025?
Employers who wish to nominate workers for visas like subclasses 482, 494, 186, and 187 must comply with specific salary criteria to ensure fair wages for overseas employees. If the annual salary offered is below AUD 250,000, employers must meet the following conditions:
Accurate Determination of Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
Employers should correctly establish the AMSR for the position they are nominating.
Compliance with Payment Standards
The overseas worker's salary must be at least equal to the AMSR, ensuring it matches or exceeds what an Australian worker would earn for the same job.Meeting Income Thresholds
Both the AMSR and the guaranteed annual earnings for the overseas worker (excluding non-monetary benefits) must meet or surpass the relevant income threshold.
These regulations are designed to protect the Australian labour market by preventing the underpayment of overseas workers.
What Is the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) for Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)?
For Skills in Demand visa (SID) (subclass 482) applications in the Core Skills stream, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) is applicable. This threshold will also apply to Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) nominations lodged on or after 7 December 2024. The CSIT is set at AUD 73,150 for applications submitted from 7 December 2024 to 30 June 2025.
What Is the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) for Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)?
For Skills in Demand visa (SID) (subclass 482) applications within the Specialist Skills stream, the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) applies. The SSIT is established at AUD 135,000 for applications submitted between 7 December 2024 and 30 June 2025.
What Is the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)?
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is essential for assessing applications for skilled migration, particularly for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187). The TSMIT amounts are as follows:
| TSMIT | Applications Submitted between |
|---|---|
| AUD 73,150 | 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 |
| AUD 70,000 | 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 |
| AUD 53,900 | 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2023 |
Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the annual earnings guaranteed to the worker must at least meet the relevant TSMIT at the time of application.
Important Note on Non-Monetary Benefits
The TSMIT does not account for non-monetary benefits such as housing or vehicle allowances. Employers must provide these additional benefits in addition to meeting the TSMIT requirements.
How Are Salary Thresholds Adjusted?
Income thresholds are reviewed and adjusted annually to ensure that overseas skilled workers receive fair compensation. Updates to these thresholds take effect starting 1 July each year. If a sponsorship or nomination application is lodged after this date, it must comply with the revised income threshold for that particular year.
Grasping these salary requirements is vital for employers looking to nominate overseas workers. By adhering to the AMSR, TSMIT, CSIT, and SSIT, employers not only fulfil their obligations under Australian immigration laws but also contribute to a fair and equitable labour market.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
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