Age Pension rate table 2026
Age Pension · Single
Typical total per fortnight · $31,223.40 ≈ per year (×26 fortnights)
- Basic Rate
- $1,100.30
- Pension Supplement
- $86.50
- Energy Supplement
- $14.10
- Total per fortnight
- $1,200.90
Effective 20 March 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
Every Age Pension variant
| Variant | Base rate | Supplements | Total /fortnight | ≈ per year (×26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,100.30 | $100.60 | $1,200.90 | $31,223.40 |
| Couple (each) | $829.40 | $75.80 | $905.20 | $23,535.20 |
| Couple (combined) | $1,658.80 | $151.60 | $1,810.40 | $47,070.40 |
| Single — Outside Australia (non-resident rate) | $1,100.30 | $30.10 | $1,130.40 | $29,390.40 |
| Couple (each) — Outside Australia (non-resident rate) | $829.40 | $24.80 | $854.20 | $22,209.20 |
| Transitional rate — Single | $963.60 | $14.10 | $977.70 | $25,420.20 |
| Transitional rate — Couple (each) | $778.20 | $10.60 | $788.80 | $20,508.80 |
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Pension — Single — Resident (common pension rate) · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident (common pension rate) · derived: 2 × Couple (each) — DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Pension — Single — Non‑resident · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Pension — Partnered (each) — Non‑resident · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Transitional Pension — Single — Resident · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Transitional Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident
The table below shows every Age Pension rate. The Age Pension is made up of a basic rate plus the Pension Supplement, and for most people the Energy Supplement as well. When a figure is labelled a total, it means the basic rate and those supplements added together.
Rates differ depending on whether you are single or a member of a couple. A couple is usually paid a lower rate each, because the couple total is meant to support two people who share costs. If illness forces a couple to live apart, each person can be paid at the higher single rate.
More on Age Pension
- Age Pension overviewRate, tests and calculator
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- Income testHow earnings change it
- Assets testLimits and free areas
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 20 March 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.