Payment Rates
Current JobSeeker payment rates and supplement information for 2025.
Base Rates (per fortnight)
JobSeeker Payment
- Single, no children: $762.70
- Single, with children: $816.90
- Single, 60+ after 9 months: $816.90
- Partnered: $698.30 (each)
Youth Allowance (job seekers)
- Single, no children, at home: $445.20
- Single, no children, away from home: $602.00
- Single, with children: $744.40
- Partnered, no children: $602.00
- Partnered, with children: $660.40
Supplements
Rent Assistance (maximum rates)
- Single, no children: $157.20
- Single, 1-2 children: $184.94
- Single, 3+ children: $209.18
- Couple, no children: $147.80
Energy Supplement
- Single: $8.80
- Couple: $14.10 (combined)
- Single with children: $9.50
Income Test
Income Bank
- Can earn up to $150 per fortnight before payment reduces
- Payment reduces by 50 cents for every dollar between $150-$256
- Payment reduces by 60 cents for every dollar over $256
Working Credit
- Earn 1 credit for each dollar under $150
- Maximum 3,500 credits
- Use credits when earning over $150
Asset Limits
Homeowners
- Single: $291,000
- Couple: $437,000
Non-homeowners
- Single: $525,500
- Couple: $671,500
Important Dates 2025
- March 20: Indexation review
- July 1: New financial year changes
- September 20: Indexation review
Quick Calculator
Estimate your payment:
- Start with base rate
- Add applicable supplements
- Subtract income reduction
- Check asset test
More Information
- Services Australia Payment Finder
- [Centrelink Phone**: 132 850
- [Report income**: 133 276