Combined family income

Total taxable income — this determines your current CCS rate and acts as the baseline for the work-scenario comparison.

Under $85,279Maximum subsidy

CCS rate: up to 90%

$85,280 – $120,000

CCS rate: ~87–89%

$120,001 – $160,000

CCS rate: ~80–87%

$160,001 – $220,000

CCS rate: ~72–80%

$220,001 – $350,000

CCS rate: ~37–72%

Over $350,000No subsidy above $535k

CCS rate: 0–37%

Using income:$60,000Range midpoint

Current days per week in care

Your child's current attendance. We'll model additional days if your working scenario requires more.

Daily childcare fee

The total fee charged by your provider before CCS is applied.

Your state / territory:

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