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JobSeeker Payment Calculator

The JobSeeker Payment provides financial help if you are between 22 and Age Pension age and looking for work. It is also available if you are sick or injured and cannot do your usual work or study for a short time.

Use this calculator to estimate your fortnightly payment based on the income and assets tests.

Your Details

Estimated Payment

Estimated Fortnightly Payment
$817.50
Eligible
Maximum Basic Rate + Energy Supp.
$817.50
Income Reduction
-$0.00

Assumptions & references

  • Rates & Thresholds: The calculator uses rates and thresholds effective from 20 March 2026 to 19 September 2026. These values are subject to change and are for estimation purposes only.
  • Asset Test: The assets test for JobSeeker Payment is a "sudden death" test. If your assessable assets exceed the limit for your situation, your payment is reduced to $0. Your principal home is exempt from the assets test.
  • Personal Income Test Tapers: Your payment is reduced based on your fortnightly income. The calculator applies a reduction of 50 cents for each dollar between $150 and $256, and 60 cents for each dollar over $256.
  • Partner Income Test: If you are partnered, your payment is reduced by 60 cents for every dollar your partner earns over $1,415 per fortnight.
  • Exclusions: This calculator does not include any other potential payments you may be eligible for, such as Rent Assistance, Pharmaceutical Allowance, or other supplements.

This calculator provides an estimate only based on general JobSeeker Payment rates and thresholds (effective 20 March 2026 – 19 September 2026). It does not account for Rent Assistance, Pharmaceutical Allowance, or Remote Area Allowance. Actual payments are determined by Centrelink.