RATES & CHARTS
Current payment rates
and thresholds
Every rate checked against the DSS Guide to Australian Government Payments. Effective 20 September 2026.
Payment rates
Maximum fortnightly rates including supplements. Effective 20 September 2026. Source: DSS.
Pension-type payments
| Payment | Single /fn | Partnered /fn | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Pension | $1,237.70 | $933.00 | Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement |
| Disability Support Pension | $1,237.70 | $933.00 | Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement |
| Carer Payment | $1,237.70 | $933.00 | Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement |
Allowance-type payments
| Payment | Single /fn | With children /fn | Partnered /fn |
|---|---|---|---|
| JobSeeker Payment | $833.70 | $892.80 | $763.00 |
| Parenting Payment Single | $1,087.20 | — | — |
| Youth Allowance (job seeking) | $596.60 | — | — |
| Austudy | $596.60 | — | — |
Deeming rates
Used to estimate income from financial assets for the income test. Effective 20 September 2026. Source: DSS Guide to Social Security Law.
Lower rate
1.75%
On first $62,600 (single) / $103,800 (partnered combined)
Upper rate
3.75%
On the balance above the threshold
What counts as a financial asset?
- Bank accounts and term deposits
- Shares and managed investments
- Account-based superannuation (if of pension age)
- Friendly society bonds
Indexation history
How much pension rates have increased at each indexation since September 2024. Source: DSS.
Want the full rates detail?
The Library has complete tables including income-free areas, taper rates and assets test thresholds.
Frequently asked questions about Centrelink rates
What are the current Centrelink payment rates?
From 20 September 2026: Age Pension / DSP / Carer Payment — $1,237.70/fn (single), $933.00/fn (partnered per person). JobSeeker — $833.70/fn (single), $763.00/fn (partnered). These are maximum rates including supplements.
What are the current deeming rates?
From 20 September 2026: 1.75% on the first $62,600 of financial assets (single) / $103,800 (partnered combined), then 3.75% on the balance.
See the deeming rates guide for a plain-English explanation, or the DSS Guide to Social Security Law for the official rules.
When are Centrelink rates next indexed?
Pension rates are next indexed on 1 January 2027. Allowance rates are also indexed in January. Pension rates are indexed twice a year (March and September); allowances once a year.
Use the indexation estimator to estimate your next increase.
What is the income-free area for JobSeeker?
From 20 September 2026, the income-free area for JobSeeker is $150 per fortnight. For every dollar earned over that, the payment reduces by 60 cents.
See how the income test works for a worked example.