2026 Global Salary Threshold and Wage Changes

Australia: 

The following changes are applicable since 1st July 2026: 

• Core skills income has been increased to AUD 79,423 from AUD 76,515 

• The specialist skills income threshold has been increased to AUD 146,576 from AUD 141,210 

• The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), has been increased to AUD 79,423 from AUD 76,515 

• The Fair Work High Income Threshold has increased to AUD 190,100 from AUD 183,100.  

• The national minimum wage has increased to AUD 1,004.90 per week or AUD 26.44 per hour.  

France: 

Effective 1st June, the following changes are applicable: 

• Minimum wage is EUR 1,867.02 gross per month up from EUR 1,823.03. 

• The wage for Talent—Legal Representative is EUR 67,212.72 per year up from EUR 65,629.08. 

Luxembourg: 

The following changes are made effective 1st June 2026: 

• The minimum salary level is EUR 3,325.59 gross per month, up from EUR 3,244.48 for skilled workers (academic or professional experience). 

• The minimum salary level is EUR 2,771.33 gross per month, up from EUR 2,703.74 for unskilled workers. 

• The minimum salary level is EUR 3,325.59 gross per month, up from EUR 3,244.48 for EU ICT Permit.