Calculate your total Centrelink JobSeeker payment including the basic rate, Rent Assistance, Energy Supplement and applicable Pharmaceutical Allowance. The form switches to the 20 September 2026 rates automatically.
Enter your details below to see your estimated JobSeeker payment
Base rate: $808.70/fortnight
If you pay rent, you may be eligible for rent assistance
First $150 is income-free, then payment reduces by 50¢-60¢ per dollar
Weekly
$408.75
Monthly
$1771.25
Yearly
$21255.00
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. March 2026 rates apply through 19 September 2026; the form switches to the official 20 September 2026 rates automatically.
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Your base payment depends on your relationship status and whether you have children. Single: $808.70 through 19 September and $824.90 from 20 September; partnered: $740.30 through 19 September and $755.10 from 20 September
If you pay rent, you get 75¢ for every $1 above the threshold, up to the maximum rate of $219.40 through 19 September and $223.80 from 20 September for a single person without children.
Earn up to $150/fortnight tax-free. Above that, your payment reduces by 50¢-60¢ per dollar earned.
The March 2026 set applies through 19 September: $808.70 for a single person without children, $866.00 for a single person with dependent children, and $740.30 for each partnered recipient. From 20 September 2026 these basic rates become $824.90, $883.30 and $755.10 respectively. Rates are indexed on 20 March and 20 September.
You receive 75 cents for every dollar of rent above the threshold, subject to the maximum and your circumstances. From 20 September 2026 the single no-children threshold is $157.80/fortnight and the maximum is $223.80; the 1-to-2-children maximum is $263.06.
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.
The energy supplement is automatically included in your JobSeeker payment. It's $8.80/fortnight for singles and $7.90 for each person in a couple.
This calculator uses the published March and September 2026 rate sets and switches on 20 September. Your actual payment may vary based on assets, waiting periods, mutual obligations, partner circumstances and other details. Always check with Services Australia for your exact entitlement.
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.
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.
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.