Calculate your estimated Centrelink JobSeeker Payment for 2026. Enter your details to see how much you could receive per fortnight after the income test.
Last verified: 20 March 2026Next increase — 20 September 2026
JobSeeker Payment is indexed twice a year, on 20 March and 20 September. The September 2026 figures aren't published yet — the government usually confirms them in late August. This calculator uses the current 20 March 2026 rates; we update it as soon as the new rates are released.
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