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Enter your family income to see your CCS percentage and estimated out-of-pocket daily costs.
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
Family income
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Daily fee
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Hours per day
How CCS Is Calculated
Your subsidy percentage depends on family income. The government pays that percentage of the hourly fee (capped at $14.63/hour for centre-based care). You pay the gap.
From 5 January 2026, all eligible families get at least 3 days (72 hours/fortnight) of subsidised care regardless of work status — the 3-Day Guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CCS will I get?
90% if family income is under $85,279. The rate drops by 1% for every $5,000 above that. At $535,279+, you get 0%.
What's the hourly rate cap?
$14.63/hour for centre-based day care (2025–26). If your centre charges more per hour, you pay the difference above the cap plus your gap percentage.
What Changed
Apr 2026
Calculator updated for 2025–26 rates