How much you can get

There are different rates of Age Pension payments for single and partnered people. Read about how your relationship status can affect your payment rate.

If you or your partner get income from or have assets outside Australia, it may affect your rate.

There are also different rates for some people who were getting a pension in 2009.

The Department of Social Services regularly reviews these rates to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. The amounts on this page are the maximum rates each fortnight. In some circumstances, you can choose to get your payment each week. Depending on your circumstances, you may also get an advance payment.

You may also get the Economic Support Payment. We’ll check if you’re eligible. If so, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.

Normal rates

Per fortnight	Single	Couple each	Couple combined	Couple apart due to ill health
Maximum basic rate	$868.30	$654.50	$1,309.00	$868.30
Maximum Pension Supplement	$70.30	$53.00	$106.00	$70.30
Energy Supplement	$14.10	$10.60	$21.20	$14.10
Total	$952.70	$718.10	$1,436.20	$952.70

Transitional rates

Some people who were getting part pensions on 19 September 2009 are on transitional rates. This is until they catch up with the current normal rates.

Per fortnight	Single	Couple each	Couple combined	Couple apart due to ill health
Maximum rate	$782.20	$631.80	$1263.60	$782.20
Energy Supplement	$14.10	$10.60	$21.20	$14.10
Total	$796.30	$642.40	$1,284.80	$796.30

Next: How to prepare to claim

There are several things to consider when you’re preparing to claim Age Pension.