There are different rates of Age Pension payments for single people and couples. Read about how your relationship status can affect your payment rate.
There are also different rates for some people who were getting a pension in 2009.
The Department of Social Services regularly review and adjust these rates to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. The amounts on this page are the maximum rates.
You may get 1 or both Economic Support Payments. We’ll pay this into your bank account automatically.
Normal rates
| Per fortnight | Single | Couple each | Couple combined | Couple apart due to ill health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum basic rate | $860.60 | $648.70 | $1,297.40 | $860.60 |
| Maximum Pension Supplement | $69.60 | $52.50 | $105 | $69.60 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 | $21.20 | $14.10 |
| Total | $944.30 | $711.80 | $1,423.60 | $944.30 |
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 | $775.20 | $626.20 | $1252.40 | $775.20 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 | $21.20 | $14.10 |
| Total | $789.30 | $636.80 | $1,273.60 | $789.30 |
Page last updated: 7 September 2020
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