Highlights: Minimum salary threshold to work abroad!
- Every country maintains a minimum salary threshold for foreign workers who wish to apply for a work visa.
- Foreign workers must meet the salary requirements to be eligible for the work visa.
- Factors like labor market needs, economic conditions, and immigration rules and policies determine the minimum salary requirement.
- A country’s economic conditions, policy updates, and labor market demand influence the overall changes in the salary threshold.
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Country-wise breakdown of minimum salary threshold
The table given below has the minimum salary requirements for ten countries:
|
Country |
Type of visa |
Minimum Income threshold |
|
United States |
H-1B visa |
The wage must be higher than the current wage or equal to the prevailing wage of the occupation in USA |
|
|
O-1 visa |
No specific salary threshold |
|
United Kingdom |
Skilled Worker Visa |
£25,600 per year |
|
|
Global Talent Visa |
No specific salary threshold |
|
Canada |
Temporary Foreign Worker Program |
The wage must be equal to or higher than the median wage for the occupation in that field |
|
|
Express Entry program |
No specific salary threshold |
|
Australia |
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa |
AUD 53,900 per year |
|
|
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa |
The market salary rate must be met |
|
Germany |
EU Blue Card |
€44,304 - €56,800 per year |
|
|
Germany Work Visa |
No specific salary threshold |
|
Singapore |
Employment Pass |
SGD 5,000 - SGD 5,500 per month |
|
|
S Pass |
SGD 3,000 per month |
|
Japan |
Highly Skilled Professional Visa |
No specific salary threshold |
|
|
Japan Work Visa |
The slary must be equal to or higher than a Japanese worker |
|
UAE |
UAE work visa |
The salary must meet the regulations set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation |
|
Switzerland |
Switzerland work visa |
No specific salary threshold |
|
Sweden |
Sweden work visa |
28,480 kronor |
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List of Top 10 countries with their salary requirements
The list of the top 10 countries, along with their minimum salary requirements, is given below:
United States
The USA has two major work visas, H-1B and O-1 visa. While the H-1B visa has its own set of income criteria, the O-1 visa has no specific requirements.
H-1B Visa: The income requirements for the H-1B visa differ based on the type of occupation and the location. The general criteria is for foreign workers to have a salary higher than the wage paid to similar employees in the same occupation or the current wage offered in that particular occupation.
O-1 Visa: There is no particular salary requirement for the O-1 visa, provided the applicants must have extraordinary skills in their field.
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United Kingdom
The UK Skilled Worker Visa and Global Talent Visa are two primary UK work visas. While the skilled worker visa requires a minimum income, the Global talent visa does not have specific requirements.
UK Skilled worker visa: The salary threshold for foreign workers looking to apply for the UK Skilled worker visa is £25,600 per annum or the “going rate.” However, some of the shortage occupations and roles are given exceptions where the salary requirement can be relatively lower.
UK Global Talent Visa: There is no particular salary requirement for the UK Global Talent Visa, provided the applicants are promoted as leaders or probable leaders in that field.
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Canada
Canada offers many types of work visas for individuals depending on their requirement. However, the Express Entry and Temporary Foreign Worker programs are two of the most preferred work visas.
Express Entry: The Express Entry program maintains a points-based system, where points are allotted based on several factors including wages and employment offers.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP): The salary must either align with the current salary offered for that occupation or be higher than the median wage.
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Australia
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa are two of the most common Australian work visas.
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa: Candidates applying for the visa must earn AUD 53,900 per annum in a job listed on the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa: The requirement is for the candidates to meet the market salary rate, with an income that is not less than the salary of an average Australian working in the same occupation.
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Germany
There is no specific salary requirement, provided the job must meet the overall wage agreements or the minimum wage polices in Germany.
EU Blue Card: Candidates must earn a minimum salary of €56,800 per annum, while those with jobs in the shortage occupations have a threshold of less than €44,304 per year.
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Singapore
The two main types of Singapore work visas are the Singapore Employment Pass and the S Pass.
Employment Pass: The minimum salary required is SGD 5,000 for relatively new applications and higher than that for older applications. For individuals with jobs in the financial services, the minimum wage requirement is SGD 5,500 per month.
S Pass: The minimum income requirement for the S Pass is SGD 3,000 per month, while the requirement remains higher for candidates with more experience.
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Japan
There is no specific salary threshold for candidates applying for a work visa. However, the salary must be equivalent to or higher than that of a Japanese worker in the same field.
Highly Skilled Professional Visa: There is no salary threshold for this type of visa; however, points are allotted to candidates based on their annual salaries, among other factors. Candidates with high salaries are given more points.
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UAE
UAE’s employment visa does not have a national threshold. The only requirement is that the salary meets the standards set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The income earned by the candidate must also be sufficient to support themselves and their families.
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Switzerland
The Switzerland work permit does not have a salary requirement, provided the salary meets the wage levels offered in the country for similar job roles. The income must also be sufficient to support their stay in the country.
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Sweden
The minimum salary for a Sweden work visa starting from June 18, 2024, is 28,480 kronor, which is 80% of the median income. The country plans to make it 100% of the median salary starting June 2025.
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