Centrelink JobSeeker & Youth Allowance Calculator 2025-26

The 2025-26 JobSeeker base rate for a single person with no children is approximately $762.70/fortnight. Once you earn more than $150/fortnight, your payment reduces by 50 cents per dollar. This calculator estimates your entitlement.

Last updated: 7 April 2026·Source: Services Australia — JobSeeker Payment

Payment Type

Your Fortnightly Earned Income (AUD)

Income earned from work in the fortnight

Base Fortnightly Rate

AUD763

Income Test Reduction

AUD0

Estimated Fortnightly Payment

AUD763

Estimated Annual Payment

AUD19,830

Estimates only. Actual payments depend on relationship status, assets, rental assistance, and individual circumstances. Rates are reviewed by Services Australia in March and September each year.

What is the Centrelink Payment Calculator?

JobSeeker and Youth Allowance are income support payments from Centrelink (Services Australia). Both are subject to an income test and assets test. This calculator estimates the fortnightly payment based on earned income only.

Formula

Payment = max(0, Base Rate − max(0, (Fortnightly Income − $150) × 0.50))

B: = Base fortnightly rate
Y: = Fortnightly earned income

How to use the Centrelink Payment Calculator

1
Step 1
Select the payment type.
2
Step 2
Enter your fortnightly earned income (employment income only).
3
Step 3
View estimated fortnightly and annual Centrelink payment.

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Reviewed on 5 April 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much can I earn before JobSeeker reduces in 2025?

The income-free area for JobSeeker is $150/fortnight. For every $1 you earn above $150, your payment reduces by 50 cents. Payment cuts off completely at approximately $1,676/fortnight.