The figure has moved on and the benchmark isn’t a fixed rule. Applicants are generally assessed against the Fair Work High Income Threshold, which sits at $190,100 from 1 July 2026 and is indexed each year. Earning at or above this level is treated as supporting evidence of exceptional talent rather than a strict cut-off.
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Do I need to earn over $153,600 to be able to apply for this visa?
Published: Oct 28, 2020
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The figure has moved on and the benchmark isn't a fixed rule. Applicants are generally assessed against the Fair Work High Income Threshold, which sits at $190,100 from 1 July 2026 and is indexed each year.
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