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Child Care Subsidy Calculator

Calculate your estimated Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for 2025-26. Enter your family income and child care details to see your subsidy rate and out-of-pocket costs.

Last verified: 12 March 2026
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Your combined adjusted taxable income. Families earning up to $80,000 receive the maximum 90% subsidy.

Each care type has a different hourly rate cap for the subsidy calculation.

The number of hours your child attends care each week.

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The actual hourly rate your child care centre charges. If the fee exceeds the rate cap, the subsidy is calculated on the cap.

Combined work, study, training or volunteering hours. Based on the parent with fewer activity hours.

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