How much is Energy Supplement in 2026?
Energy Supplement
Energy Supplement per fortnight
Effective 17 July 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
The Energy Supplement amount depends on which payment it is paid with and whether you are single or partnered. Each payment page shows the Energy Supplement as a separate line in its rate table.
The Energy Supplement does not increase at indexation. It has been frozen at the same amounts since it was introduced in 2014, so unlike the rest of a payment, the Energy Supplement line does not change on the indexation dates.
Energy Supplement rates in full
| Payment | Variant | Energy Supplement /fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Age Pension | Single | $14.10 |
| Disability Support Pension | Single | $14.10 |
| Carer Payment | Single | $14.10 |
| Age Pension | Couple (each) | $10.60 |
| Disability Support Pension | Couple (each) | $10.60 |
| Carer Payment | Couple (each) | $10.60 |
| Age Pension | Couple (combined) | $21.20 |
| Disability Support Pension | Couple (combined) | $21.20 |
| Carer Payment | Couple (combined) | $21.20 |
| Age Pension | Transitional rate — Single | $14.10 |
| Age Pension | Transitional rate — Couple (each) | $10.60 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Single, no dependent children | $8.80 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Single, with dependent children | $9.50 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Single, principal carer of a dependent child | $9.50 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Single, principal carer, exempt from the activity test | $12 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Single, aged 55 or over (after 9 months on payment) | $9.50 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Single, partial capacity to work (0–14 hours) | $9.50 |
| JobSeeker Payment | Partnered (each) | $7.90 |
| Parenting Payment (single) | Single principal carer | $12 |
| Parenting Payment (partnered) | Partnered (each) | $7.90 |
| Youth Allowance (job seekers) | Single, principal carer, exempt from the activity test | $12 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 22 or over — Standard — At home | $8.80 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 22 or over — Standard — Away from home | $8.80 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 22 or over — Independent — Single, no children | $8.80 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 22 or over — Independent — Single, with children | $9.50 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 55 or over — Independent | $9.50 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 22 or over — Independent — Partnered (each), no children | $7.90 |
| ABSTUDY Living Allowance | Aged 22 or over — Independent — Partnered (each), with children | $7.90 |
| Family Tax Benefit Part A | under-13 | $3.50 |
| Family Tax Benefit Part A | 13-15 | $4.48 |
| Family Tax Benefit Part A | 16-19-student | $4.48 |
| Family Tax Benefit Part A | approved-care-org | $0.98 |
| Family Tax Benefit Part A | base | $1.40 |
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 — Transitional Pension — Single — Resident · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Transitional Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Single — No dependent children · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Single — With dependent children · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Single — Principal carer of a dependent child · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Single — Principal carer of a dependent child, exempt from the activity test due to foster caring, non‑parent relative caring under a court order, home schooling, distance education or large family · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Single — Aged 55 or over — After 9 months on payment · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Single — Partial capacity to work 0-14 hours · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — JobSeeker Payment — Partnered (each) · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Parenting Payment Single · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Parenting Payment Partnered · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Youth Allowance — Single — Principal carer (exempt from the activity test) · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Standard — Single — Aged 22 or over — At home · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Standard — Single — Aged 22 or over — Away from home · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Independent — Single — Aged 22 or over — No dependent children · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Independent — Single — Aged 22 or over — With dependent children · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Independent — Single — Aged 55 or over · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Independent — Partnered (each) — Aged 22 or over — No dependent children · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — ABSTUDY Living Allowance — Independent — Partnered (each) — Aged 22 or over — With dependent children · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — Family Tax Benefit (Part A)
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How much is Energy Supplement: common questions
- How much is the Energy Supplement?
- There is no single amount. The Energy Supplement is a set figure that depends on which payment it is paid with and whether you are single or partnered. Each payment page on this site shows the Energy Supplement as a separate line in its rate table.
- Do I need to claim the Energy Supplement?
- No. If you receive an income support payment, the Energy Supplement is included automatically. The only continuity rule applies to Family Tax Benefit recipients and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders, who are only paid it if they have maintained eligibility since 19 September 2016.
- Does the Energy Supplement go up at indexation?
- No. The Energy Supplement has been frozen at the same amounts since it was introduced in 2014. When a payment is indexed, its basic rate and other supplements may rise, but the Energy Supplement line stays the same.
- Why was the Energy Supplement introduced?
- It was introduced in 2014 as compensation for household costs linked to the carbon price. The carbon price was later repealed, but the supplement continued for income support recipients, frozen at its original amounts.
- Is the Energy Supplement paid on its own?
- No. The Energy Supplement is added to a main payment, such as a pension, an allowance or Family Tax Benefit. You cannot claim it by itself. The amount that applies to your payment is shown on that payment's page.
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 17 July 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.