JobSeeker Payment Estimator

  <div>
    <label className="block text-sm font-medium mb-2">
      Relationship Status
    </label>
    <select className="w-full px-3 py-2 border rounded-md">
      <option value="single" selected>Single</option>
      <option value="partnered">Partnered</option>
    </select>
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    <label className="block text-sm font-medium mb-2">
      Accommodation
    </label>
    <select className="w-full px-3 py-2 border rounded-md">
      <option value="own" selected>Own/rent place</option>
      <option value="parents">Living with parents</option>
      <option value="shared">Shared accommodation</option>
    </select>
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    <label className="block text-sm font-medium mb-2">
      Fortnightly Income ($)
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    <input
      type="number"
      defaultValue="0"
      className="w-full px-3 py-2 border rounded-md"
      min="0"
      step="10"
    />
    <span className="text-xs text-gray-500">Your gross income per fortnight</span>
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    <label className="block text-sm font-medium mb-2">
      Partner Income ($ per fortnight)
    </label>
    <input
      type="number"
      defaultValue="0"
      className="w-full px-3 py-2 border rounded-md"
      min="0"
      step="10"
    />
    <span className="text-xs text-gray-500">If partnered, enter partner's income</span>
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    <h4 className="font-semibold mb-3">Your Estimated Payment</h4>
    
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      <div className="flex justify-between">
        <span>Base Payment:</span>
        <span className="font-bold">$762.70</span>
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      <div className="flex justify-between text-sm text-gray-600">
        <span>Income Reduction:</span>
        <span>-$0.00</span>
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      <div className="flex justify-between text-sm text-gray-600">
        <span>Partner Income Reduction:</span>
        <span>-$0.00</span>
      </div>
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      <div className="flex justify-between text-lg">
        <span className="font-semibold">Total Fortnightly:</span>
        <span className="font-bold text-green-600 dark:text-green-400">$762.70</span>
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      <div className="flex justify-between text-sm">
        <span>Annual Estimate:</span>
        <span className="font-semibold">$19,830</span>
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      <h5 className="font-medium text-sm mb-1">Additional Support Available:</h5>
      <ul className="text-sm space-y-1">
        <li>• Rent Assistance: Up to $389.40/fortnight</li>
        <li>• Health Care Card: Free/discounted healthcare</li>
        <li>• Energy Supplement: $14.10/fortnight</li>
      </ul>
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    <p>* Estimates based on maximum payment rates as of August 2025</p>
    <p>* Actual payments depend on individual circumstances</p>
    <p>* Income and partner income tests apply</p>
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Important Information

What Counts as Income

• Wages and salary
• Self-employment income
• Investment income
• Other Centrelink payments
• Foreign pensions
• Compensation payments

What Doesn't Count

• Some exempt lump sum payments
• Some family assistance payments
• Certain compensation payments

Getting Help

For personalized advice about your JobSeeker payment:

• Services Australia: 132 850
• Online account: myGov
• Local service center: Find your nearest center online

<FAQ title="JobSeeker Payment FAQ" description="Common questions about JobSeeker payment calculations and income testing" questions={[ { question: "How much can I earn before my JobSeeker payment is affected?", answer: "You can earn up to $150 per fortnight without affecting your JobSeeker payment. Above $150, your payment reduces by 50 cents for every dollar earned up to $256, then 60 cents for every dollar above $256." }, { question: "What are the current JobSeeker payment rates for 2025?", answer: "Current rates (September 2025): Single (22+) $793.60/fortnight, Single with children $849.90/fortnight, Partnered $726.50/fortnight each, Principal Carer $1,027.70/fortnight. These rates increased on September 20, 2025." }, { question: "Does my partner's income affect my JobSeeker payment?", answer: "Yes, if your partner earns more than $1,194 per fortnight (updated rate), it may affect your JobSeeker payment. The partner income test applies in addition to your own income test." }, { question: "What income types are counted in the JobSeeker income test?", answer: "Counted income includes wages, salary, self-employment income, investment income, other Centrelink payments, foreign pensions, and most compensation payments. Some exempt payments and family assistance are not counted." }, { question: "Can I get additional support with JobSeeker Payment?", answer: "Yes, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance (up to $389.40/fortnight), Energy Supplement ($14.10/fortnight), and a Health Care Card for free or discounted healthcare and medicines." }, { question: "How often do I need to report my income to Centrelink?", answer: "You must report your income every fortnight through myGov online services, the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app, or by calling the JobSeeker line on 132 850. Failure to report on time can result in payment delays or cancellation." } ]} />

<HowTo title="How to Calculate Your JobSeeker Payment" description="Step-by-step guide to calculating your estimated JobSeeker payment using income test rules" duration="PT10M" totalTime="10 minutes" difficulty="Beginner" estimatedCost="Free" supplies={["Your fortnightly income amount", "Partner's income (if applicable)", "Current JobSeeker rates"]} tools={["JobSeeker calculator", "Calculator or notepad"]} steps={[ { title: "Determine your base payment rate", description: "Find your base JobSeeker rate based on your age and relationship status. Single (22+): $793.60, Single with children: $849.90, Partnered: $726.50 each." }, { title: "Calculate your income reduction", description: "If you earn over $150/fortnight: subtract $150 from your income, multiply by 0.5 for amounts up to $256, then multiply excess by 0.6." }, { title: "Apply partner income test", description: "If partnered and partner earns over $1,194/fortnight, additional reductions may apply to your payment." }, { title: "Calculate final payment", description: "Subtract income reductions from your base rate to get your estimated fortnightly JobSeeker payment." }, { title: "Consider additional supplements", description: "Add any eligible supplements like Rent Assistance or Energy Supplement to your final payment amount." } ]} />

Payment rates current as of September 20, 2025. This calculator provides estimates only. For official calculations, contact Services Australia on 132 850 or use the Payment and Service Finder on their website.