Data · Pay

Salaries by occupation

Median full-time pay for every occupation group on the skilled visa lists, compared with the 482, 186 and 494 income thresholds. 188 groups have a published median; 165 of them are above the Core Skills Income Threshold.

Official data, checked 15 October 2026Jobs and Skills Australia, February 2026Thresholds checked 17 October 2026

Core Skills (CSIT)$79,423482 Core Skills and 186, from 1 July 2026

Specialist Skills (SSIT)$146,576482 Specialist Skills stream

TSMIT$79,423494 and 187

All occupations$96,304median full-time ($1,852/week)

Occupation group	Weekly	Yearly	vs thresholds	Employed	1-year change
Anaesthetists 2532 · ROL · CSOLAnaesthetist	$8,293	$431,236	Above SSIT	7,400	+200
Other Medical Practitioners 2539 · MLTSSL · CSOLDermatologist, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Medical Practitioners nec, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Ophthalmologist and 2 more	$5,013	$260,676	Above SSIT	23,400	+1,400
Surgeons 2535 · MLTSSL · CSOLCardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Otorhinolaryngologist, Paediatric Surgeon, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and 3 more	$3,905	$203,060	Above SSIT	7,400	−800
Construction Managers 1331 · MLTSSL · ROL · CSOLConstruction Project Manager, Project Builder	$3,751	$195,052	Above SSIT	134,300	+2,700
Specialist Physicians 2533 · MLTSSL · CSOLCardiologist, Clinical Haematologist, Endocrinologist, Gastroenterologist, Intensive Care Specialist, Medical Oncologist and 7 more	$3,620	$188,240	Above SSIT	15,900	+600
Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators 3992 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLGas or Petroleum Operator, Power Generation Plant Operator	$3,532	$183,664	Above SSIT	7,100	−1,000
Engineering Managers 1332 · MLTSSL · CSOLEngineering Manager	$3,519	$182,988	Above SSIT	33,500	+1,100
Mining Engineers 2336 · MLTSSL · CSOLMining Engineer (excluding Petroleum), Petroleum Engineer	$3,518	$182,936	Above SSIT	17,300	+1,500
Barristers 2711 · MLTSSL · CSOLBarrister	$3,495	$181,740	Above SSIT	8,900	+0
Marine Transport Professionals 2312 · ROL · CSOLShip’s Master	$3,365	$174,980	Above SSIT	10,700	+100
ICT Managers 1351 · STSOL · CSOLICT Managers nec, ICT Project Manager	$3,310	$172,120	Above SSIT	95,800	+4,100
Dental Practitioners 2523 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLDental Specialist, Dentist	$3,232	$168,064	Above SSIT	25,800	+2,300
Other Building and Engineering Technicians 3129 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLBuilding and Engineering Technicians nec, Maintenance Planner, Metallurgical or Materials Technician, Mine Deputy	$2,954	$153,608	Above SSIT	42,300	+2,400
Policy and Planning Managers 1324 · ROL · CSOLPolicy and Planning Manager	$2,945	$153,140	Above SSIT	41,900	+2,800
Corporate Services Managers 1321 · STSOL · CSOLCorporate Services Manager	$2,932	$152,464	Above SSIT	23,000	+400
University Lecturers and Tutors 2421 · MLTSSL · CSOLUniversity Lecturer	$2,924	$152,048	Above SSIT	65,200	+1,300
Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists 2344 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLGeologist, Geophysicist, Hydrogeologist	$2,914	$151,528	Above SSIT	13,600	+400
Finance Managers 1322 · STSOL · CSOLFinance Manager	$2,904	$151,008	Above SSIT	77,900	+2,100
Research and Development Managers 1325 · STSOL · CSOLResearch and Development Manager	$2,887	$150,124	Above SSIT	20,500	+1,100
Economists 2243 · MLTSSLEconomist	$2,862	$148,824	Above SSIT	4,600	−100
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians 3123 · MLTSSL · CSOLElectrical Engineering Draftsperson, Electrical Engineering Technician	$2,854	$148,408	Above SSIT	10,500	+0
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics 4111 · STSOL · CSOLAmbulance Officer, Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	$2,852	$148,304	Above SSIT	27,100	+800
Chemical and Materials Engineers 2331 · MLTSSL · CSOLChemical Engineer, Materials Engineer	$2,849	$148,148	Above SSIT	6,700	+0
Other Specialist Managers 1399 · MLTSSL · ROL · STSOL · CSOLArts Administrator or Manager, Environmental Manager, Laboratory Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Specialist Managers nec except:(a) Ambassador; or(B) Archbishop; or(C) Bishop, Sports Administrator	$2,845	$147,940	Above SSIT	72,200	+1,600
Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers 1336 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLProcurement Manager, Supply and Distribution Manager	$2,834	$147,368	Above SSIT	56,700	+2,500
Automotive Electricians 3211 · MLTSSL · CSOLAutomotive Electrician	$2,808	$146,016	Above CSIT	10,400	−200
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals 2712 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLIntellectual Property Lawyer, Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec	$2,803	$145,756	Above CSIT	14,500	+800
Telecommunications Engineering Professionals 2633 · MLTSSL · CSOLTelecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Network Engineer	$2,797	$145,444	Above CSIT	13,700	−300
Human Resource Managers 1323 · STSOL · CSOLHuman Resource Manager	$2,768	$143,936	Above CSIT	95,300	+1,000
Electronics Engineers 2334 · MLTSSL · CSOLElectronics Engineer	$2,762	$143,624	Above CSIT	6,300	+0
Land Economists and Valuers 2245 · MLTSSL · CSOLLand Economist, Valuer	$2,744	$142,688	Above CSIT	13,800	+100
Nurse Educators and Researchers 2542 · STSOL · CSOLNurse Educator, Nurse Researcher	$2,732	$142,064	Above CSIT	9,000	+200
Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 3422 · MLTSSL · ROL · CSOLElectrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic, Technical Cable Jointer	$2,731	$142,012	Above CSIT	12,000	+600
Other Education Managers 1344 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLEducation Managers nec, Regional Education Manager	$2,724	$141,648	Above CSIT	16,200	+600
Health and Welfare Services Managers 1342 · MLTSSL · ROL · STSOL · CSOLHealth and Welfare Services Managers nec, Medical Administrator, Nursing Clinical Director, Primary Health Organisation Manager, Welfare Centre Manager	$2,720	$141,440	Above CSIT	51,200	+4,500
ICT Business and Systems Analysts 2611 · MLTSSL · CSOLICT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst	$2,697	$140,244	Above CSIT	51,000	+800
Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Manager 1311 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLAdvertising Manager, Public Relations Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager	$2,677	$139,204	Above CSIT	167,100	+2,400
Nurse Managers 2543 · STSOLNurse Manager	$2,658	$138,216	Above CSIT	24,200	+1,400
Transport Services Managers 1494 · STSOL · CSOLTransport Company Manager	$2,652	$137,904	Above CSIT	23,400	+2,200
Air Transport Professionals 2311 · ROL · CSOLAeroplane Pilot, Flying Instructor, Helicopter Pilot	$2,651	$137,852	Above CSIT	16,700	+500
Financial Dealers 2222 · STSOLFinancial Dealers nec, Financial Market Dealer, Stockbroking Dealer	$2,651	$137,852	Above CSIT	19,400	−400
Other Engineering Professionals 2339 · MLTSSL · CSOLAeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Engineering Professionals nec, Engineering Technologist, Environmental Engineer and 1 more	$2,649	$137,748	Above CSIT	20,600	+2,000
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 2335 · MLTSSL · CSOLIndustrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Production or Plant Engineer	$2,614	$135,928	Above CSIT	42,500	+1,300
Metal Fitters and Machinists 3232 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLFitter (General), Fitter and Turner, Fitter-Welder, Metal Fitters and Machinists nec, Metal Machinist (First Class)	$2,606	$135,512	Above CSIT	119,900	+900
Technical Sales Representatives 2254 · STSOL · CSOLTechnical Sales Representatives nec Including Education Sales Representatives	$2,596	$134,992	Above CSIT	26,600	−1,000
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians 3125 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLMechanical Engineering Draftsperson, Mechanical Engineering Technician	$2,589	$134,628	Above CSIT	5,400	−300
Financial Investment Advisers and Managers 2223 · STSOL · CSOLFinancial Investment Adviser, Financial Investment Manager	$2,582	$134,264	Above CSIT	63,400	+900
Financial Brokers 2221 · STSOL · CSOLCommodities Trader, Finance Broker, Financial Brokers nec, Insurance Broker	$2,576	$133,952	Above CSIT	53,000	+3,900
Electrical Engineers 2333 · MLTSSL · CSOLElectrical Engineer	$2,553	$132,756	Above CSIT	33,100	+2,100
Software and Applications Programmers 2613 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLAnalyst Programmer, Developer Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Tester, Software and Applications Programmers nec	$2,537	$131,924	Above CSIT	203,200	+13,700
Education Advisers and Reviewers 2491 · STSOL · CSOLEducation Adviser	$2,524	$131,248	Above CSIT	25,300	+0
Private Tutors and Teachers 2492 · STSOL · CSOLArt Teacher (Private Tuition), Dance Teacher (Private Tuition), Music Teacher (Private Tuition), Private Tutors and Teachers nec	$2,518	$130,936	Above CSIT	50,800	+2,600
Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers 2612 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLMultimedia Specialist, Web Developer	$2,476	$128,752	Above CSIT	12,400	−600
Fire and Emergency Workers 4412 · ROLEmergency Service Worker	$2,473	$128,596	Above CSIT	19,900	+600
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists 2621 · STSOL · CSOLDatabase Administrator, Systems Administrator	$2,461	$127,972	Above CSIT	72,600	+3,300
General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers 2531 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLGeneral Practitioner, Resident Medical Officer	$2,446	$127,192	Above CSIT	97,300	+7,000
Management and Organisation Analysts 2247 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLManagement Consultant, Organisation and Methods Analyst	$2,444	$127,088	Above CSIT	105,800	+200
Middle School Teachers 2413 · STSOL · CSOLMiddle School Teacher	$2,424	$126,048	Above CSIT	1,000	−200
Veterinarians 2347 · MLTSSL · CSOLVeterinarian	$2,413	$125,476	Above CSIT	14,500	+100
Safety Inspectors 3126 · ROLSafety Inspector	$2,382	$123,864	Above CSIT	6,600	−200
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages 2493 · STSOLTeacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages	$2,366	$123,032	Above CSIT	4,000	+300
Medical Imaging Professionals 2512 · MLTSSL · CSOLMedical Diagnostic Radiographer, Medical Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Sonographer	$2,360	$122,720	Above CSIT	26,000	+1,700
Secondary School Teachers 2414 · MLTSSL · CSOLSecondary School Teacher	$2,322	$120,744	Above CSIT	161,400	+6,400
Bricklayers and Stonemasons 3311 · MLTSSL · CSOLBricklayer, Stonemason	$2,317	$120,484	Above CSIT	25,800	−800
Urban and Regional Planners 2326 · STSOL · CSOLUrban and Regional Planner	$2,316	$120,432	Above CSIT	18,800	+200
Computer Network Professionals 2631 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLComputer Network and Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Analyst	$2,309	$120,068	Above CSIT	48,600	+2,600
Architects and Landscape Architects 2321 · MLTSSL · CSOLArchitect, Landscape Architect	$2,308	$120,016	Above CSIT	35,800	+1,000
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists 2322 · MLTSSL · CSOLCartographer, Other Spatial Scientist, Surveyor	$2,300	$119,600	Above CSIT	18,500	+200
Production Managers 1335 · STSOL · CSOLProduction Manager (Forestry), Production Manager (Manufacturing), Production Manager (Mining)	$2,298	$119,496	Above CSIT	64,700	+700
Telecommunications Technical Specialists 3132 · MLTSSL · CSOLRadiocommunications Technician, Telecommunications Field Engineer, Telecommunications Network Planner, Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist	$2,286	$118,872	Above CSIT	4,000	+100
Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals 2513 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLEnvironmental Health Officer, Occupational Health and Safety Adviser	$2,284	$118,768	Above CSIT	42,000	+2,600
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians 3121 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLArchitectural Draftsperson, Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec, Building Inspector, Construction Estimator, Surveying or Spatial Science Technician	$2,280	$118,560	Above CSIT	79,200	−300
Archivists, Curators and Records Managers 2242 · STSOLGallery or Museum Curator, Health Information Manager, Records Manager	$2,279	$118,508	Above CSIT	9,800	+400
Primary School Teachers 2412 · STSOL · CSOLPrimary School Teacher	$2,226	$115,752	Above CSIT	165,900	+1,600
Driving Instructors 4512 · ROLDriving Instructor	$2,224	$115,648	Above CSIT	5,900	−200
Civil Engineering Professionals 2332 · MLTSSL · CSOLCivil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Structural Engineer, Transport Engineer	$2,217	$115,284	Above CSIT	76,800	+1,700
Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists 4112 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLDental Hygienist, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist	$2,210	$114,920	Above CSIT	8,000	−200
Call, Contact Centre and Customer Service Managers 1492 · STSOLCustomer Service Manager	$2,206	$114,712	Above CSIT	38,500	−700
Psychologists and Psychotherapists 2723 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLClinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Organisational Psychologist, Psychologists nec, Psychotherapist	$2,204	$114,608	Above CSIT	54,200	+4,400
Boat Builders and Shipwrights 3991 · MLTSSL · CSOLBoat Builder and Repairer, Shipwright	$2,197	$114,244	Above CSIT	3,100	−500
Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 2342 · MLTSSL · ROL · CSOLChemist, Food Technologist, Wine Maker	$2,194	$114,088	Above CSIT	9,100	−400
Registered Nurses 2544 · MLTSSL · CSOLNurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (Aged Care), Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health), Registered Nurse (Community Health), Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency), Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) and 8 more	$2,192	$113,984	Above CSIT	366,200	+12,600
Electricians 3411 · MLTSSL · CSOLElectrician (General), Electrician (Special Class), Lift mechanic	$2,191	$113,932	Above CSIT	197,300	+7,200
Other Information and Organisation Professionals 2249 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLInformation and Organisation Professionals nec, Liaison Officer, Patents Examiner	$2,189	$113,828	Above CSIT	55,000	+1,300
Artistic Directors, Media Producers and Presenters 2121 · MLTSSL · CSOLArtistic Director	$2,179	$113,308	Above CSIT	13,800	+200
Intelligence and Policy Analysts 2244 · ROLPolicy Analyst	$2,173	$112,996	Above CSIT	44,500	+2,700
Social Workers 2725 · MLTSSL · CSOLSocial Worker	$2,172	$112,944	Above CSIT	47,400	+1,700
Special Education Teachers 2415 · MLTSSL · CSOLSpecial Education Teachers nec, Special Needs Teacher, Teacher of the Hearing Impaired, Teacher of the Sight Impaired	$2,160	$112,320	Above CSIT	34,000	+2,700
Counsellors 2721 · STSOL · CSOLCareers Counsellor, Counsellors nec, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Family and Marriage Counsellor, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Student Counsellor	$2,154	$112,008	Above CSIT	40,100	+2,800
Electronic Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians 3124 · CSOL	$2,142	$111,384	Above CSIT	7,900	+800
Contract, Program and Project Administrators 5111 · STSOL · CSOLContract Administrator, Program or Project Administrator	$2,130	$110,760	Above CSIT	158,500	+1,500
Vocational Education Teachers 2422 · ROL · CSOLVocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher	$2,128	$110,656	Above CSIT	39,400	+1,800
Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 1499 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLCinema or Theatre Manager, Facilities Manager, Financial Institution Branch Manager	$2,115	$109,980	Above CSIT	91,200	−200
ICT Support and Test Engineers 2632 · STSOL · CSOLICT Quality Assurance Engineer, ICT Support Engineer, ICT Support and Test Engineers nec, ICT Systems Test Engineer	$2,115	$109,980	Above CSIT	14,800	+200
Midwives 2541 · MLTSSL · CSOLMidwife	$2,114	$109,928	Above CSIT	19,400	−200
Social Professionals 2724 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLInterpreter, Social Professionals nec, Translator	$2,113	$109,876	Above CSIT	16,000	+200
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers 2212 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLCompany Secretary, External Auditor, Internal Auditor	$2,104	$109,408	Above CSIT	33,100	+800
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 3421 · MLTSSL · CSOLAirconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic	$2,100	$109,200	Above CSIT	29,700	−400
Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 2341 · MLTSSL · CSOLAgricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Forester	$2,074	$107,848	Above CSIT	8,900	+0
Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians 2241 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLActuary, Mathematician, Statistician	$2,072	$107,744	Above CSIT	12,600	+500
Solicitors 2713 · MLTSSL · CSOLSolicitor	$2,070	$107,640	Above CSIT	106,100	+5,400
Telecommunications Trades Workers 3424 · STSOL · CSOLCabler (Data and Telecommunications), Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic	$2,060	$107,120	Above CSIT	15,800	−1,400
Medical Laboratory Scientists 2346 · MLTSSL · CSOLMedical Laboratory Scientist	$2,056	$106,912	Above CSIT	33,300	+1,700
Public Relations Professionals 2253 · STSOL · CSOLPublic Relations Professional	$2,046	$106,392	Above CSIT	32,300	+1,300
Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers 3999 · CSOL	$2,036	$105,872	Above CSIT	23,900	+300
Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals 2519 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLHealth Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec, Health Promotion Officer, Orthotist or Prosthetist	$2,024	$105,248	Above CSIT	10,700	+200
Accountants 2211 · MLTSSL · CSOLAccountant (General), Management Accountant, Taxation Accountant	$2,003	$104,156	Above CSIT	215,500	+5,800
Audiologists and Speech Pathologists \ Therapists 2527 · MLTSSL · CSOLAudiologist, Speech Pathologist	$2,003	$104,156	Above CSIT	21,200	+1,000
ICT Sales Professionals 2252 · STSOL · CSOLICT Account Manager, ICT Business Development Manager, ICT Sales Representative	$2,003	$104,156	Above CSIT	16,200	−1,300
Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors 5996 · STSOL · CSOLInsurance Loss Adjuster	$1,995	$103,740	Above CSIT	9,100	+800
Plumbers 3341 · MLTSSL · CSOLAirconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter, Plumber (General), Roof Plumber	$1,990	$103,480	Above CSIT	107,600	+4,500
Child Care Centre Managers 1341 · MLTSSLChild Care Centre Manager	$1,983	$103,116	Above CSIT	17,200	−400
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers 3231 · STSOL · CSOLAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	$1,980	$102,960	Above CSIT	9,900	−400
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors 2123 · STSOL · CSOLDirector (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Program Director (Television or Radio), Stage Manager, Technical Director, Video Producer	$1,975	$102,700	Above CSIT	17,400	+800
Human Resource Professionals 2231 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLHuman Resource Adviser, Recruitment Consultant, Workplace Relations Adviser	$1,970	$102,440	Above CSIT	84,700	−200
Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers 2726 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLCommunity Arts Worker, Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator, Welfare Worker	$1,960	$101,920	Above CSIT	42,600	+1,300
Advertising and Marketing Professionals 2251 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLAdvertising Specialist, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Specialist	$1,957	$101,764	Above CSIT	103,100	+3,000
Pharmacists 2515 · STSOL · CSOLHospital Pharmacist, Industrial Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist	$1,956	$101,712	Above CSIT	46,300	+2,900
Training and Development Professionals 2233 · STSOLICT Trainer	$1,956	$101,712	Above CSIT	33,700	+1,600
Environmental Scientists 2343 · MLTSSL · ROL · CSOLConservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Research Scientist, Environmental Scientist nec	$1,953	$101,556	Above CSIT	32,000	+1,000
Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers 3242 · STSOL · CSOLVehicle Body Builder, Vehicle Trimmer	$1,924	$100,048	Above CSIT	6,700	+200
Other Accommodation and Hospitality Managers 1419 · STSOL · CSOLAccommodation and Hospitality Managers nec	$1,923	$99,996	Above CSIT	8,300	−400
Occupational Therapists 2524 · MLTSSL · CSOLOccupational Therapist	$1,913	$99,476	Above CSIT	35,600	+3,000
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers 2411 · MLTSSL · CSOLEarly Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher	$1,906	$99,112	Above CSIT	71,900	+2,700
Physiotherapists 2525 · MLTSSL · CSOLPhysiotherapist	$1,888	$98,176	Above CSIT	46,600	+2,000
Electronics Trades Workers 3423 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLBusiness Machine Mechanic, Electronic Equipment Trades Worker, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General), Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)	$1,882	$97,864	Above CSIT	31,600	+1,400
Vehicle Painters 3243 · ROL · CSOLVehicle Painter	$1,880	$97,760	Above CSIT	9,200	−200
Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators 2324 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLGraphic Designer, Illustrator, Multimedia Designer, Web Designer	$1,850	$96,200	Above CSIT	58,700	+1,400
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2349 · MLTSSL · ROL · CSOLConservator, Exercise Physiologist, Metallurgist, Meteorologist, Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec, Physicist	$1,848	$96,096	Above CSIT	14,600	+200
Panelbeaters 3241 · MLTSSL · CSOLPanelbeater	$1,848	$96,096	Above CSIT	11,400	+200
Performing Arts Technicians 3995 · STSOL · CSOLCamera Operator (Film, Television or Video), Make Up Artist, Performing Arts Technicians nec, Sound Technician	$1,844	$95,888	Above CSIT	15,500	−500
Welfare Support Workers 4117 · STSOL · CSOLCommunity Worker, Disabilities Services Officer, Family Support Worker, Residential Care Officer, Youth Worker	$1,844	$95,888	Above CSIT	94,500	+3,300
Librarians 2246 · STSOLLibrarian	$1,841	$95,732	Above CSIT	11,900	+0
Plasterers 3332 · MLTSSL · CSOLPlasterer (Wall and Ceiling), Solid Plasterer	$1,841	$95,732	Above CSIT	31,600	+700
Photographers 2113 · STSOLPhotographer	$1,840	$95,680	Above CSIT	14,200	−200
Hotel and Motel Managers 1413 · STSOL · CSOLHotel or Motel Manager	$1,827	$95,004	Above CSIT	18,500	−200
Agricultural Technicians 3111 · CSOL	$1,808	$94,016	Above CSIT	2,800	+200
Science Technicians 3114 · STSOL · CSOLChemistry Technician, Earth Science Technician, Life Science Technician, Science Technicians nec	$1,794	$93,288	Above CSIT	23,500	+1,100
Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 4114 · STSOL · CSOLEnrolled Nurse	$1,777	$92,404	Above CSIT	21,800	−200
Music Professionals 2112 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLMusic Director, Music Professionals nec, Musician (Instrumental)	$1,766	$91,832	Above CSIT	11,900	+200
Licensed Club Managers 1414 · CSOL	$1,765	$91,780	Above CSIT	7,800	+400
Carpenters and Joiners 3312 · MLTSSL · CSOLCarpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Joiner	$1,760	$91,520	Above CSIT	149,600	+2,900
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 3122 · MLTSSL · CSOLCivil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician	$1,730	$89,960	Above CSIT	13,600	−400
Office Managers 5121 · CSOL	$1,730	$89,960	Above CSIT	140,600	+3,000
Journalists and Other Writers 2124 · STSOL · CSOLCopywriter, Journalists and Other Writers nec, Newspaper or Periodical Editor, Print Journalist, Technical Writer, Television Journalist	$1,722	$89,544	Above CSIT	23,000	−300
Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers 2111 · MLTSSLDancer or Choreographer	$1,692	$87,984	Above CSIT	8,400	+500
Interior Designers 2325 · STSOL · CSOLInterior Designer	$1,692	$87,984	Above CSIT	19,300	+700
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers 3223 · MLTSSL · CSOLMetal Fabricator, Pressure Welder, Welder (First Class)	$1,688	$87,776	Above CSIT	79,100	+1,100
ICT Support Technicians 3131 · STSOL · CSOLHardware Technician, ICT Customer Support Officer, ICT Support Technicians nec, Web Administrator	$1,687	$87,724	Above CSIT	77,900	+2,300
Nutrition Professionals 2511 · STSOL · CSOLDietitian, Nutritionist	$1,667	$86,684	Above CSIT	8,900	−600
Veterinary Nurses 3613 · STSOL · CSOLVeterinary Nurse	$1,667	$86,684	Above CSIT	17,500	+1,000
Cafe and Restaurant Managers 1411 · STSOLCafe or Restaurant Manager	$1,644	$85,488	Above CSIT	63,700	−400
Conference and Event Organisers 1493 · STSOLConference and Event Organiser	$1,634	$84,968	Above CSIT	31,200	+100
Secretaries 5212 · CSOL	$1,626	$84,552	Above CSIT	29,500	−1,600
Motor Mechanics 3212 · MLTSSL · CSOLDiesel Motor Mechanic, Motor Mechanic (General), Motorcycle Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanic	$1,622	$84,344	Above CSIT	112,600	+1,800
Retail Managers 1421 · ROL · CSOLPost Office Manager	$1,620	$84,240	Above CSIT	247,500	+300
Other Miscellaneous Clerical and Administrative Workers 5999 · ROL · CSOLClinical Coder	$1,590	$82,680	Above CSIT	24,600	+1,500
Conveyancers and Legal Executives 5991 · CSOL	$1,575	$81,900	Above CSIT	16,800	−600
Insurance Agents 6112 · STSOL · CSOLInsurance Agent	$1,559	$81,068	Above CSIT	17,300	+800
Butchers and Smallgoods Makers 3512 · STSOL · CSOLButcher or Smallgoods Maker	$1,550	$80,600	Above CSIT	14,300	+100
Life Scientists 2345 · MLTSSL · CSOLBiochemist, Biotechnologist, Botanist, Life Scientist (General), Life Scientists nec, Marine Biologist and 2 more	$1,544	$80,288	Above CSIT	9,700	−100
Medical Technicians 3112 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLAnaesthetic Technician, Cardiac Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technicians nec, Operating Theatre Technician, Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist and 1 more	$1,539	$80,028	Above CSIT	39,200	+1,100
Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers 1491 · ROLAmusement Centre Manager, Fitness Centre Manager, Sports Centre Manager	$1,538	$79,976	Above CSIT	20,300	+900
Precision Metal Trades Workers 3233 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLLocksmith, Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer	$1,537	$79,924	Above CSIT	7,800	+0
Retail and Wool Buyers 6392 · STSOL · CSOLRetail Buyer	$1,535	$79,820	Above CSIT	6,800	−400
Upholsterers 3933 · STSOL · CSOLUpholsterer	$1,527	$79,404	Below CSIT	1,900	−300
Caravan Park and Camping Ground Managers 1412 · ROLCaravan Park and Camping Ground Manager	$1,519	$78,988	Below CSIT	3,200	+200
Travel Attendants 4517 · ROL · CSOLFlight Attendant	$1,504	$78,208	Below CSIT	10,700	+200
Real Estate Sales Agents 6121 · ROLProperty Manager, Real Estate Representative	$1,504	$78,208	Below CSIT	103,900	+900
Greenkeepers 3623 · STSOLGreenkeeper	$1,468	$76,336	Below CSIT	13,600	−100
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials 4523 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLDiving Instructor (Open Water), Gymnastics Coach or Instructor, Horse Riding Coach or Instructor, Other Sports Coach or Instructor, Snowsport Instructor, Sports Development Officer and 2 more	$1,442	$74,984	Below CSIT	66,400	+5,200
Diversional Therapists 4113 · STSOL · CSOLDiversional Therapist	$1,434	$74,568	Below CSIT	5,300	−200
Cooks 3514 · STSOL · CSOLCook	$1,432	$74,464	Below CSIT	30,700	−3,500
Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides 4514 · CSOL	$1,432	$74,464	Below CSIT	5,800	+0
Chefs 3513 · MLTSSL · CSOLChef	$1,423	$73,996	Below CSIT	133,400	+6,100
Bakers and Pastrycooks 3511 · STSOL · CSOLBaker, Pastrycook	$1,417	$73,684	Below CSIT	34,200	+1,000
Hotel Service Managers 4314 · CSOL	$1,410	$73,320	Below CSIT	10,200	−300
Printers 3923 · STSOL · CSOLPrinting Machinist	$1,408	$73,216	Below CSIT	8,800	−900
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers 3942 · STSOL · CSOLFurniture Finisher, Wood Machinist, Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec	$1,405	$73,060	Below CSIT	4,600	+700
Cabinetmakers 3941 · MLTSSL · CSOLCabinetmaker	$1,400	$72,800	Below CSIT	30,500	+0
Painting Trades Workers 3322 · MLTSSL · CSOLPainter	$1,379	$71,708	Below CSIT	50,000	−2,300
Court and Legal Clerks 5992 · CSOL	$1,345	$69,940	Below CSIT	20,000	+600
Child Carers 4211 · CSOL	$1,341	$69,732	Below CSIT	184,600	+10,700
Primary Products Inspectors 3113 · STSOL · CSOLMeat Inspector, Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec	$1,330	$69,160	Below CSIT	4,400	+0
Tourism and Travel Advisers 4516 · CSOL	$1,330	$69,160	Below CSIT	19,100	+100
Animal Attendants and Trainers 3611 · MLTSSL · ROL · STSOL · CSOLAnimal Attendants and Trainers nec, Dog Handler or Trainer, Horse Trainer, Zookeeper	$1,276	$66,352	Below CSIT	27,200	+1,300
Hairdressers 3911 · STSOL · CSOLHairdresser	$1,209	$62,868	Below CSIT	65,400	+500
Beauty Therapists 4511 · CSOL	$1,178	$61,256	Below CSIT	44,300	+2,500
Complementary Health Therapists 2522 · STSOL · CSOLAcupuncturist, Complementary Health Therapists nec, Naturopath, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner	–	–	–	7,500	−700
Livestock Farmers 1213 · ROL · STSOL · CSOLApiarist, Beef Cattle Farmer, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Deer Farmer, Goat Farmer, Horse Breeder and 4 more	–	–	–	72,400	−4,000
Aquaculture Farmers 1211 · ROL · CSOLAquaculture Farmer	–	–	–	1,900	+0
Authors, and Book and Script Editors 2122 · STSOLBook or Script Editor	–	–	–	6,800	+300
Chiropractors and Osteopaths 2521 · MLTSSLChiropractor, Osteopath	–	–	–	7,700	−500
Clothing Trades Workers 3932 · STSOLDressmaker or Tailor	–	–	–	8,400	+200
Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades 3221 · STSOL · CSOLFarrier	–	–	–	2,900	+0
Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers 2323 · STSOL · CSOLFashion Designer, Industrial Designer, Jewellery Designer	–	–	–	14,100	+0
Other Personal Service Workers 4518 · ROLFirst Aid Trainer	–	–	–	24,400	+1,800
Floor Finishers 3321 · ROL · CSOLFloor Finisher	–	–	–	11,500	+600
Florists 3621 · STSOLFlorist	–	–	–	5,600	−300
Sportspersons 4524 · MLTSSL · ROL · STSOLFootballer, Jockey, Sportspersons nec	–	–	–	13,100	−100
Funeral Workers 4513 · ROLFuneral Workers nec	–	–	–	5,300	+400
Glaziers 3331 · MLTSSL · CSOLGlazier	–	–	–	8,500	+0
Jewellers 3994 · STSOLJeweller	–	–	–	4,100	−100
Manufacturers 1334 · STSOLManufacturer	–	–	–	19,400	−2,000
Massage Therapists 4116 · STSOL · CSOLMassage Therapist	–	–	–	19,500	+100
Nurserypersons 3624 · ROL · CSOLNurseryperson	–	–	–	4,400	+300
Optometrists and Orthoptists 2514 · MLTSSL · STSOL · CSOLOptometrist, Orthoptist	–	–	–	9,700	+200
Podiatrists 2526 · MLTSSL · CSOLPodiatrist	–	–	–	6,600	+300
Print Finishers and Screen Printers 3921 · STSOL · CSOLPrint Finisher	–	–	–	3,800	+300
Psychiatrists 2534 · MLTSSL · CSOLPsychiatrist	–	–	–	8,100	+1,100
Roof Tilers 3333 · STSOL · CSOLRoof Tiler	–	–	–	9,400	−100
School Principals 1343 · STSOL · CSOLSchool Principal	–	–	–	30,000	+900
Sheetmetal Trades Workers 3222 · MLTSSL · CSOLSheet Metal Worker	–	–	–	4,100	−500
Signwriters 3996 · STSOL · CSOLSignwriter	–	–	–	6,300	+200
Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers 3234 · STSOL · CSOLToolmaker	–	–	–	1,800	−300
Wall and Floor Tilers 3334 · MLTSSL · CSOLWall and Floor Tiler	–	–	–	21,800	+500
Chief Executives and Managing Directors 1111 · CSOL	–	–	–	63,000	+3,400
General Managers 1112 · CSOL	–	–	–	69,300	−400
Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers 3922 · CSOL	–	–	–	1,300	−300
Canvas and Leather Goods Makers 3931 · CSOL	–	–	–	1,100	−200

Reading these figures

Is the median the salary a sponsored worker must be paid?

No. An employer must pay at least the annual market salary rate (what an Australian worker in the same job and workplace earns) and at least the relevant income threshold. The median is a guide to typical pay across a whole occupation group, and doesn’t allow for experience, location, industry or seniority.

Which threshold applies?

The Core Skills Income Threshold ($79,423) applies to the 482 Core Skills stream and the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme; the Specialist Skills Income Threshold ($146,576) to the 482 Specialist Skills stream; and the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold ($79,423) to the 494 and 187. They apply by the date the nomination is lodged and are indexed every 1 July.

Why is a group’s median missing?

Jobs and Skills Australia doesn’t publish a median where the survey estimate isn’t reliable enough (a relative standard error of 25% or more), or for 6-digit occupations.

Who is counted?

Full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. Yearly figures are the weekly median × 52.

Sources and method

Pay and employment: Jobs and Skills Australia occupation and industry profiles, ANZSCO Occupation data - February 2026.xlsx (February 2026), CC BY 4.0. Earnings: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025 (customised report for JSA). Employment: ABS Labour Force Survey, February 2026 (JSA trend). JSA no longer updates its ANZSCO-based data; it is moving to the new OSCA classification.
Income thresholds: Home Affairs, salary requirements to nominate a worker, checked 17 October 2026.
Skilled lists: LIN 19/051. Core Skills Occupation List: LIN 24/089. General information, not migration or employment advice.