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Calculate your total Centrelink JobSeeker payment including base rate, rent assistance, and energy supplement. Free, instant, and accurate.
Enter your details below to see your estimated JobSeeker payment
Base rate: $793.60/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
$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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Your base payment depends on your relationship status and whether you have children. Single: $793.60, Partnered: $726.50
If you pay rent, you get 75¢ for every $1 above the threshold, up to the maximum rate of $188.20 (single).
Earn up to $150/fortnight tax-free. Above that, your payment reduces by 50¢-60¢ per dollar earned.
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).
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.
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 $14.10/fortnight for singles and $10.60 for each person in a couple.
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.
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.