JobSeeker payment rates from 20 March 2023
| Family situation | Payment 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 situation | Payment 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
