Wage Subsidy Calculator
Calculate your potential savings when hiring eligible job seekers through Workforce Australia.
This calculator provides estimates based on current 2025 wage subsidy rates. Actual amounts may vary based on individual circumstances.
Interactive Calculator
Calculate Your Savings
Minimum 20 hours required
Minimum wage: $24.95
Your Potential Savings
Total Wage Subsidy:
$10,000
6-Month Wage Cost:$24,700
Subsidy Coverage:40.5%
- Additional savings from reduced recruitment costs not included
Subsidy Breakdown
Standard Wage Subsidy
- Amount: $10,000 per eligible employee
- Payment Schedule:
- $5,000 after 13 weeks
- $5,000 after 26 weeks
- Requirements: Minimum 20 hours/week average
Additional Benefits Not Included in Calculator
Beyond the direct wage subsidy, employers typically save:
| Benefit Type | Estimated Savings |
|---|---|
| Recruitment costs avoided | $2,000 - $5,000 |
| Training support | $1,000 - $3,000 |
| Pre-screening by providers | $500 - $1,500 |
| Ongoing support services | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Total Additional Benefits | $4,500 - $11,500 |
Eligibility Quick Check
✅ Your Business Qualifies If:
- You have a valid ABN
- Can offer ongoing employment (6+ months expected)
- Will pay award wages or above
- Can provide 20+ hours per week average
- Have workers compensation insurance
✅ The Job Seeker Qualifies If They Are:
- Long-term unemployed (6+ months)
- Youth (under 25)
- Mature age (50+)
- Indigenous Australian
- Person with disability
- Parent returning to work
- Ex-offender
ROI Examples
Small Business (1 Employee)
- Wage subsidy: $10,000
- Recruitment savings: ~$3,000
- Training support: ~$2,000
- Total benefit: ~$15,000
- ROI: 150% on first employee
Medium Business (5 Employees)
- Wage subsidies: $50,000
- Recruitment savings: ~$15,000
- Training support: ~$10,000
- Total benefit: ~$75,000
- ROI: Equivalent to 1.5 FTE for 6 months
Large Business (20 Employees)
- Wage subsidies: $200,000
- Recruitment savings: ~$60,000
- Training support: ~$40,000
- Total benefit: ~$300,000
- ROI: Major workforce expansion support
Next Steps
- Use the calculator above to estimate your savings
- Contact Workforce Australia on 1800 805 260
- Register your job vacancies with a provider
- Start interviewing pre-screened candidates
- Access your subsidies after meeting milestones
Ready to save? The average employer saves $15,000 per eligible hire when combining wage subsidies with recruitment cost savings.