How much is JobSeeker Payment (Partnered) per fortnight in 2026?

JobSeeker Payment for a partnered person is $705.90 per fortnight each ($693.10 base rate + $12.80 Energy Supplement) from March 2026. That is $352.95 per week or $18,353.40 per year each.

What is the income limit for JobSeeker Payment?

You can earn up to $150 per fortnight before your JobSeeker Payment is reduced. Your partner's income above $1,124 per fortnight also affects your payment, reducing it by 60c per dollar above that threshold.

Can I work and still get JobSeeker Payment?

Yes, both you and your partner can work and still receive some JobSeeker Payment. Your personal income free area is $150 per fortnight. Your partner's income has a separate free area of $1,124 per fortnight.

How Much Is JobSeeker Payment (Partnered) in 2026?

Current fortnightly rate for a partnered person (each), including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.

Per Fortnight

$705.90

Per Week

$352.95

Per Month

$1,529.45

Per Year

$18,353.40

Payment Components

Base rate$693.10

Energy Supplement$12.80

Total per fortnight$705.90

Income Test

Income free area$150.00 per fortnight

Payment cuts out at approx$1,411.00/fn

Between $150 and $256 per fortnight, your payment reduces by 50 cents for every dollar earned. Above $256, it reduces by 60 cents per dollar. Your partner's income above $1,124/fn also reduces your payment by 60 cents per dollar.

Assets Test Thresholds

Situation	Homeowner	Non-Homeowner
Single	$301,750.00	$543,750.00
Couple (combined)	$451,500.00	$693,500.00

The assets test is a hard cutoff — combined couple assets exceeding the limit mean $0 payment. Your home is not counted.

Supplements Included

✓Energy Supplement ($12.80/fn)

Additional Payments You Might Get

+Rent Assistance (up to $174.00/fn if renting, shared with partner)
+Pharmaceutical Allowance ($6.60/fn)
+Telephone Allowance ($29.60/quarter)

Eligibility Quick-Check

•Aged 22 to Age Pension age
•Australian resident
•Looking for paid work or unable to work due to illness/injury
•Meet mutual obligation requirements
•Partner's income and assets are also tested

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General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with Services Australia.