JobSeeker payment rates and thresholds from 20 March 2023

JobSeeker payment rates from 20 March 2023

Family situationPayment rate (per fortnight)
Single, 22 or over, no children$693.10
Single, 22 or over, with children$745.20
Single, 60 or over, after nine months$745.20
Partnered, each$631.20

Income test

Under the income test applied to the JobSeeker payments, if you’re single and not a principal carer, you can earn up to $150 per fortnight pre tax, before your payment is affected.

If you earn above $150 per fortnight, your payment reduces by 50 cents for each dollar between $150 and $256 then by 60 cents for each dollar over $256.

If you’re single and a principal carer, you can earn up to $150 per fortnight pre tax, before your payment is affected. Your payment reduces by 40 cents for each dollar over $150.

Go here for partner details.

If you have a partner who gets a pension payment,

JobSeeker thresholds from 20 March 2023

Family situationPayment cut-off threshold
Single, 22 or over, no children$1337.50
Single, 22 or over, with children$1425.50
Single, 60 or over, after nine months$1436.50
Partnered, each$1232.84

JobSeeker applicants will also be subject to an asset test.

For more information on JobSeeker, visit ServicesAustralia.gov.au

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