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Updated September 2025 - Official Services Australia Rates

JobSeeker Payment Calculator 2025

Calculate your total Centrelink JobSeeker payment including base rate, rent assistance, and energy supplement. Free, instant, and accurate.

Base Rate: $793.60/fortnight
Rent Assistance: Up to $188.20
Energy Supplement: $14.10

Calculate Your Payment

Enter your details below to see your estimated JobSeeker payment

Base rate: $793.60/fortnight

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If you pay rent, you may be eligible for rent assistance

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First $150 is income-free, then payment reduces by 50¢-60¢ per dollar

Your Estimated Payment

Base Rate$793.60
Energy Supplement+$14.10
Total Payment (per fortnight)$807.70

Weekly

$403.85

Monthly

$1750.02

Yearly

$21000.20

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate only. Your actual payment may differ based on assets, waiting periods, mutual obligations, and other factors. Always check with Services Australia for your exact entitlement. Rates are current as of September 2025.

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Quick Facts

Base rates updated 20 September 2025
Income-free area: $150/fortnight
Rent assistance: 75¢ per $1 over threshold
Energy supplement included automatically

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How JobSeeker Payment Works

1

Base Rate

Your base payment depends on your relationship status and whether you have children. Single: $793.60, Partnered: $726.50

2

Rent Assistance

If you pay rent, you get 75¢ for every $1 above the threshold, up to the maximum rate of $188.20 (single).

3

Income Test

Earn up to $150/fortnight tax-free. Above that, your payment reduces by 50¢-60¢ per dollar earned.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is JobSeeker payment in 2025?

As of September 2025, the base rate is $793.60 per fortnight for singles, $849.90 for singles with children, and $726.50 for each person in a couple. These rates are indexed twice yearly (March 20 and September 20).

How is rent assistance calculated?

You receive 75 cents for every dollar of rent paid above the threshold. For singles, the threshold is $124.60/fortnight and the maximum is $188.20. The exact amount depends on your relationship status and whether you have children.

How does the income test work?

You can earn up to $150 per fortnight without affecting your payment. Between $150-$256, your payment reduces by 50 cents per dollar earned. Above $256, it reduces by 60 cents per dollar earned.

What is the energy supplement?

The energy supplement is automatically included in your JobSeeker payment. It's $14.10/fortnight for singles and $10.60 for each person in a couple.

Is this calculator accurate?

Yes. This calculator uses official Services Australia rates updated September 2025. However, your actual payment may vary based on other factors like assets, waiting periods, or mutual obligations. Always check with Centrelink for your exact entitlement.

Can I get JobSeeker and work part-time?

Yes! You can earn up to $150/fortnight without any reduction. Many JobSeeker recipients work part-time and still receive a partial payment after the income test is applied.

When do JobSeeker rates increase?

JobSeeker payment rates are indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) twice a year - on 20 March and 20 September. This means rates increase every 6 months to keep up with cost of living.

Do I need to include my partner's income?

Yes, if you're in a relationship (married or de facto), both your income and your partner's income are assessed under the income test. This calculator accounts for partner income in the calculation.

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