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Quarterly information (unaudited) (Detail) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Revenue | $ 435,406 | $ 419,899 | $ 439,015 | $ 406,592 | $ 384,339 | $ 334,323 | $ 326,351 | $ 286,266 | $ 1,700,912 | $ 1,331,279 | $ 1,050,145 |
| Gross profit | 112,932 | 112,603 | 120,672 | 105,916 | 117,499 | 94,560 | 97,444 | 76,530 | 452,123 | 386,033 | 287,943 |
| Net income | 36,152 | 34,428 | 41,461 | 33,355 | 35,420 | 28,581 | 32,049 | 21,299 | 145,396 | 117,349 | 75,831 |
| Net income attributable to MAXIMUS | $ 36,236 | $ 34,138 | $ 41,207 | $ 33,859 | $ 35,626 | $ 28,100 | $ 31,689 | $ 21,316 | $ 145,440 | $ 116,731 | $ 76,133 |
| Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.54 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.61 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.31 | $ 2.15 | $ 1.71 | $ 1.12 |
| Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.53 | $ 0.49 | $ 0.59 | $ 0.49 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.31 | $ 2.11 | $ 1.67 | $ 1.09 |
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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