Salary in Australia

Australia is known for:

• High minimum wage (one of the highest globally)
• Strong demand for skilled professionals
• Transparent salary ranges
• Stable labor laws and worker protection
• Competitive pay in tech, healthcare, engineering, finance, and trades

For many migrants, Australia offers not only better income, but better work-life balance and long-term residency opportunities.

This means:

• Half of workers earn more than this
• Half earn less
• Skilled professionals usually sit well above the median

This sets a strong income floor even for:

• Students
• Part-time workers
• Entry-level migrants

Typical student pay:

• Casual jobs: $25–35/hour
• Hospitality, retail, admin, support roles
• Legal work limit (student visa): usually 48 hours per fortnight

Many students can:

• Cover living costs
• Build local experience
• Transition into graduate roles with $60k–85k starting salary

Many visas have minimum salary thresholds, for example:

• Temporary Skill Shortage (482)
• Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
• Skilled Migration (points-based)
• MLTSSL occupations
• Regional visas (491, 494)

Typical threshold range:

• AUD $70,000 – $90,000+
  (depending on visa type and occupation)

This means salary is not only income — it affects migration eligibility.

Work Visas

• Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS / 482): Employer-sponsored work visa
• Skilled Independent (189): Points-based skilled migration
• Skilled Nominated (190): State-nominated skilled migration
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494): Regional employer sponsorship
• Global Talent Visa (GTI): High-skilled global talent

Student Visas

• Student Visa (Subclass 500): For studying in Australia
• Post-study work visas: Graduate temporary visas (Subclass 485)

Permanent Residency & Family Visas

• PR (Permanent Residency): Skilled, family, or employer-sponsored
• Family / Dependant Visas: Partner, children, or parent visas

Ask yourself:

✔ Can my occupation reach visa salary thresholds?
✔ Is my expected salary enough after tax and rent?
✔ Does my industry have long-term demand?
✔ Can this lead to Permanent Residency?

Australia is especially attractive for:

• Skilled professionals on skills lists
• Graduates in shortage occupations
• People planning long-term settlement, not just short-term work

At BRIGENAI, we don’t just show job listings.
We help international talent understand:

• Which jobs meet migration salary standards
• Which industries sponsor visas
• How salary aligns with PR pathways
• How to plan career + visa + relocation together

Our platform connects:

• Relocation-ready jobs
• Career advisors
• Visa pathway guidance
• Local market salary insights

So you don’t just move countries — you move your career forward strategically.