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Jobseeker’s Allowance estimate
A means test covering single and partnered applicants, dependent children and both the standard and reduced under-25 personal rates. Retained firefighters, self-employment and the “benefit and privilege” household assessment have no verified formula in this calculator and are always referred for an official assessment instead of a guessed figure.
Enter earnings after allowed deductions. Tax, health insurance and travel costs are not allowable deductions. Your own home is normally not assessable capital.
Situation A
Indicative Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Situation B
Indicative Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Comparison
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This compares Jobseeker’s Allowance only. It does not compare take-home pay, tax, housing costs or other supports.
Evidence
- Rule version
- ja-2026.1
- Effective from
- 1 January 2026
- Source checked
- 8 September 2026
- Maximum personal rate
- €254 weekly
Estimate only: The Department of Social Protection decides eligibility and payment. Do not use this result as an entitlement decision or delay an application because of it.