Salary requirements for employer sponsorship.

Income thresholds and market salary

Skilled visa income thresholds are indexed. The relevant figure also depends on the program and stream, so a number remembered from a previous hire is not a safe basis for a new offer.

We check the applicable published threshold and the proposed salary structure for the matter. Market salary requirements and other employment obligations also need consideration. Meeting one threshold does not resolve the whole nomination.

Assessing a remuneration package

Base salary, allowances, benefits and superannuation should not be treated as interchangeable without checking the applicable rules. A package that meets a commercial expectation may still need adjustment for the relevant immigration requirements.

We research the market rate for the role and consider the duties, seniority, location and comparable employment arrangements. Where the standard route does not fit, a relevant agreement may need examination.

Information for a salary assessment

Send the role description, proposed remuneration breakdown, work location and any existing offer or contract. If there is an incumbent or comparable Australian role, explain that context.

We can then identify what needs to be tested before you finalise the offer, rather than discovering the issue when the business and candidate already expect a start date.

Current income thresholds.

Thresholds are indexed on 1 July each year. The threshold that applies generally depends on when the nomination is lodged. Meeting the threshold is not enough on its own: the salary must also meet the annual market salary rate for the role. See also what a 482 costs an employer.