Services Australia – Protected Earnings Amount 2024

The Protected Earnings Amount (PEA) is the part of an employee’s or contractor’s wages that are exempt from child support deductions. The PEA doesn’t apply to garnishee notices requesting deductions under section 72A of the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988.

The PEA is adjusted on 1 January each year to allow for increases in the cost of living.

The adjusted rates apply from 1 January 2024.

Note: Prior year Services Australia – Protected Earnings Amounts are available in the DSP hub in Online services for DSPs.