Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): What It Means for High-Paid Roles

From July 2025, the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) sets a higher salary benchmark for certain 482 visa roles. Learn how it affects employers. 

Quick Answer

The SSIT is set at AU$141,210 from July 2025. Employers hiring under the 482 Specialist Skills stream must pay at least this amount, or the market rate if higher.

Why SSIT Matters

• Designed to target top-tier, highly skilled roles.
• Affects industries like IT, engineering, finance, and advanced manufacturing.
• Ensures sponsored roles do not undercut Australian wages.

Employer Impact

• Higher payroll costs for specialist roles.
• Stronger competition for global talent.
• Clearer benchmark for high-skilled occupations.

Example

A Sydney fintech firm hired a data scientist under the 482 Specialist stream, meeting the SSIT threshold and attracting a candidate they couldn’t find locally.

Hiring high-skilled professionals?

Seven Corp can help you navigate the SSIT rules.