How Much Is JobSeeker Payment (Single, No Children) in 2026?
Current fortnightly rate for a single person with no children, including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.
Per Fortnight
$776.80
Per Week
$388.40
Per Month
$1,683.07
Per Year
$20,196.80
Payment Components
Base rate$762.70
Energy Supplement$14.10
Total per fortnight$776.80
Income Test
Income free area$150.00 per fortnight
Payment cuts out at approx$1,527.00/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.
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 — if your assets exceed the limit, you receive $0. Your home is not counted as an asset.
Supplements Included
- ✓Energy Supplement ($14.10/fn)
Additional Payments You Might Get
- +Rent Assistance (up to $184.80/fn if renting)
- +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
- •Not receiving another income support payment
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General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with Services Australia.