Centrelink Calculator Australia
Use Oz Pay Check to estimate selected Centrelink and Services Australia payments, family payments, supplements, one-off payments and childcare fee reductions.
The Centrelink calculator is a general estimate tool for selected Australian income support, family assistance, pension, student, carer and childcare-related payments. Official payment eligibility and final amounts are decided by Services Australia.
What the Centrelink calculator estimates
- •JobSeeker Payment and Parenting Payment estimates
- •Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B
- •Rent Assistance where rent details are entered
- •Age Pension and Disability Support Pension style estimates
- •Carer Payment, Carer Allowance and selected carer payments
- •Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY and student-related payments
- •Child Care Subsidy and Additional Child Care Subsidy fee reductions
What affects Centrelink estimates
- •Single or partnered status
- •Your employment income and partner income
- •Number of children, ages and care percentage
- •Rent, home ownership and accommodation details
- •Assets and selected supplements
- •Study status, caring responsibilities and childcare hours
Useful Centrelink examples
JobSeeker example
From 20 March 2026, the maximum JobSeeker Payment guide rate is $808.70 per fortnight for a single person with no children and $740.30 per fortnight for a partnered person.
Age Pension example
From 20 March 2026, the Age Pension total normal rate guide is $1,200.90 per fortnight for a single person and $905.20 each for a couple.
FTB Part A supplement
For 2025-26, the FTB Part A supplement is up to $938.05 for each eligible child if eligible after balancing.
Official assessment
Rates and eligibility can change due to income tests, assets tests, reporting periods, debts, waiting periods and manual assessment.
Example uses
JobSeeker estimate
Select JobSeeker Payment and enter income, partner, rent and asset details to estimate a possible fortnightly amount.
Family estimate
Select Family Tax Benefit and Rent Assistance, then enter child ages, income and rent details.
Childcare estimate
Select Child Care Subsidy and enter childcare hours and hourly childcare cost to estimate a fee reduction.
Frequently asked questions
Is this official Centrelink?
No. Oz Pay Check is independent and not affiliated with Centrelink, Services Australia or myGov.
Can Centrelink pay a different amount?
Yes. Official outcomes can differ because Services Australia applies full eligibility rules and records.
Does this include supplements?
Selected supplements and one-off payments can be estimated, depending on what you select.
Should I rely on this?
Use it as a general estimate only and check official Services Australia information before taking action.
Independent estimate disclaimer
Oz Pay Check is an independent, privately operated calculator website. Results are estimates only and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, Centrelink, Services Australia, ATO or government advice. Oz Pay Check is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorised by, sponsored by, or connected to the Australian Taxation Office, Services Australia, Centrelink, myGov or any Australian Government agency. Always confirm important decisions with official government websites or a qualified professional.