How much is Disability Support Pension in 2026?
Disability Support Pension · Single
Typical total per fortnight · $32,180.20 ≈ per year (×26 fortnights)
- Basic Rate
- $1,135.40
- Pension Supplement
- $88.20
- Energy Supplement
- $14.10
- Total per fortnight
- $1,237.70
Effective 20 September 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia · What changed on 20 September 2026
The adult DSP rate for your situation is shown in the data block and table above, with its effective date. It is paid every two weeks and includes the Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement.
That figure is the maximum. How much you actually get depends on your income and assets. If either is over the free area, your payment is lower. The next increase is on 20 March 2027.
Worked examples
| Situation | Income a fortnight | Rent a fortnight | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, homeowner, no other income | $0 | — | $1,237.70 a fortnight |
| Single, homeowner, with other income | $500 | — | $1,100.70 a fortnight |
| Single, renting, no other income (includes Rent Assistance) | $0 | $450 | $1,456.85 a fortnight |
| Couple, homeowners, combined other income (combined payment) | $500 | — | $1,814.00 a fortnight |
| Couple, renting, no other income (combined, includes Rent Assistance) | $0 | $450 | $2,011.65 a fortnight |
Assets under the assets-test free area and no financial assets, so no deemed income. Other income is per fortnight. Rent Assistance uses the no-children rates.
- With $500 a fortnight of other income, a single homeowner is paid $1,100.70, $137.00 less than the maximum.
- Renting at $450 a fortnight adds $219.15 of Rent Assistance for a single pensioner, making the payment $1,456.85, $219.15 more than a homeowner with no income.
Disability Support Pension rates in full
| Variant | Base rate | Supplements | Total /fortnight | ≈ per year (×26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,135.40 | $102.30 | $1,237.70 | $32,180.20 |
| Couple (each) | $855.90 | $77.10 | $933.00 | $24,258 |
| Couple (combined) | $1,711.80 | $154.20 | $1,866.00 | $48,516 |
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 September 2026 — Pension — Single — Resident (common pension rate) · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 September 2026 — Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident (common pension rate) · derived: 2 × Couple (each) — DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 September 2026 — Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident
What changed on 20 September 2026
| Rate | Before 20 September 2026 | From 20 September 2026 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,200.90 | $1,237.70 | +$36.80 | +3.06% |
| Couple (each) | $905.20 | $933.00 | +$27.80 | +3.07% |
| Couple (combined) | $1,810.40 | $1,866.00 | +$55.60 | +3.07% |
- On 20 September 2026, Disability Support Pension, single, rose $36.80, or 3.06%, from $1,200.90 to $1,237.70.
- Disability Support Pension, single, pays up to $1,237.70 a fortnight, $404.00 (48.46%) more than JobSeeker for a single person with no children at $833.70.
More on Disability Support Pension
- Disability Support Pension overview
- Disability Support Pension rate table
- Disability Support Pension income test
- Disability Support Pension assets test
- Disability Support Pension in 2026
How much is Disability Support Pension: common questions
- How much is the Disability Support Pension per fortnight?
- For people aged 21 and over, DSP is paid at Age Pension rates. The single rate is shown in the data block at the top of this page, with its effective date, and it includes the Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement. Couples are paid a lower rate each. People under 21 without children get youth rates instead.
- When does DSP go up next?
- Adult DSP is indexed on 20 March and 20 September, the same as the Age Pension. The next increase is on 20 March 2027. This page updates to match.
- Does DSP use both an income and an assets test?
- Yes. DSP for people 21 and over is a pension, so both an income test and an assets test apply, and Services Australia pays the lower of the two results. Financial assets are assessed using deeming. The tables on this page show the free areas and cut-offs.
- Is the Disability Support Pension taxable?
- DSP is generally not taxable if you are under Age Pension age. Once you reach Age Pension age, it becomes taxable. Because this depends on your age and your total income, check the Australian Taxation Office for how it applies to you.
- How is DSP different from JobSeeker?
- DSP is a pension paid at higher rates and indexed by the pension method, while JobSeeker is a working-age allowance at a lower rate. DSP is for people whose permanent condition stops them working, and it has different medical rules. See our JobSeeker versus Disability Support Pension comparison for the detail.
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates effective 20 September 2026 · next scheduled indexation 20 March 2027. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 23 September 2026.