All Centrelink Payment Rates at a Glance
The highest fortnightly rate for a single person on each payment, the date the rate applies from, and when it next changes.
| Payment | Maximum per fortnight | Rates from | Indexed | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JobSeeker Payment | $824.90 single; $755.10 each partnered | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | JobSeeker |
| Youth Allowance (students) | $418.90 to $677.20 | 1 January 2026 | 1 Jan | Youth Allowance |
| Austudy | $677.20 single, no children | 1 January 2026 | 1 Jan | Austudy |
| Age Pension | $1,237.70 single; $933.00 each couple | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | Age Pension |
| Disability Support Pension (21+) | $1,237.70 single; $933.00 each couple | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | DSP |
| Carer Payment | $1,237.70 single; $933.00 each couple | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | Carer Payment |
| Carer Allowance | $162.60 | 1 January 2026 | 1 Jan | Carer Allowance |
| Parenting Payment Single | $1,068.20 incl. Pension Supplement | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | Parenting Payment |
| Parenting Payment Partnered | $755.10 each | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | Parenting Payment |
| Family Tax Benefit Part A | $235.48 per child 0–12; $306.46 per child 13–19 | 2026–27 year | 1 Jul | FTB |
| Family Tax Benefit Part B | $200.34 youngest under 5; $139.86 youngest 5–18 | 2026–27 year | 1 Jul | FTB |
| Rent Assistance | Up to $223.80 single, no children | 20 September 2026 | 20 Mar & 20 Sep | Rent Assistance |
Fortnightly maximums before the income and assets tests. Read from the DSS rates list for the 20 September 2026 indexation and Services Australia’s payment pages, verified 23 September 2026.
JobSeeker Payment Rates
JobSeeker is for people aged 22 to Age Pension age who are looking for work. These are the basic rates; the Energy Supplement is paid on top. Your payment reduces by 50 cents for each dollar of income between $150 and $256 a fortnight and by 60 cents above that.
| Your situation | Per fortnight |
|---|---|
| Single, no children | $824.90 |
| Single, with a dependent child | $883.30 |
| Single, 55 or older, on payment 9 months or more | $883.30 |
| Single, partial capacity to work | $883.30 |
| Single principal carer, exempt from mutual obligations | $1,068.20 |
| Partnered (each) | $755.10 |
From 20 September 2026. Services Australia, how much JobSeeker Payment you can get.
A single person with no children stops getting any JobSeeker once their income reaches $1,557.17 a fortnight. The JobSeeker payment calculator works out what you keep when you earn wages, and the working credit calculator shows how credits protect your first higher fortnights.
Youth Allowance and Austudy Rates
Student payments are indexed on 1 January, so the rates from 1 January 2026 still apply after the September indexation. Youth Allowance is for full-time students and Australian Apprentices aged 16 to 24; Austudy is for students aged 25 and over.
| Youth Allowance (students and apprentices) | Per fortnight |
|---|---|
| Single, under 18, living at home | $418.90 |
| Single, 18 or older, living at home | $482.40 |
| Single, living away from home | $677.20 |
| Single, with children | $854.20 |
| Partnered, no children (each) | $677.20 |
| Partnered, with children (each) | $733.20 |
From 1 January 2026. Services Australia, Youth Allowance for students and apprentices.
| Austudy | Per fortnight |
|---|---|
| Single or partnered, no children | $677.20 |
| Single, with children | $854.20 |
| Partnered, with children | $733.20 |
| Long-term income support, single, no children | $799.70 |
From 1 January 2026. Services Australia, how much Austudy you can get.
Youth Allowance for job seekers (16 to 21, not studying full time) uses the same rates for the same situations, except the single principal carer exempt rate, which is $1,068.20 from 20 September 2026. Students keep the full payment on income up to $539 a fortnight: see the Austudy and Youth Allowance calculator.
Age Pension, DSP and Carer Payment Rates
The Age Pension, Carer Payment and the Disability Support Pension for people 21 and over share one pension rate. The total is the basic rate plus the Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement.
| Per fortnight | Basic rate | Pension Supplement | Energy Supplement | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $1,135.40 | $88.20 | $14.10 | $1,237.70 |
| Couple (each) | $855.90 | $66.50 | $10.60 | $933.00 |
| Couple (combined) | $1,711.80 | $133.00 | $21.20 | $1,866.00 |
| Couple apart due to ill health (each) | $1,135.40 | $88.20 | $14.10 | $1,237.70 |
From 20 September 2026. DSS rates list for the 20 September 2026 indexation; Services Australia, how much Age Pension you can get.
A single pensioner’s payment stops under the income test at $2,701.40 a fortnight, and a couple’s at $4,128.00 combined. The Age Pension income test calculator includes the Work Bonus, and the assets test calculator shows which test sets your rate.
| Disability Support Pension under 21, no children | Per fortnight |
|---|---|
| Single, under 18, living at home | $581.50 |
| Single, under 18, independent | $839.80 |
| Single, 18 to 20, living at home | $645.00 |
| Single, 18 to 20, independent | $839.80 |
| Member of a couple, under 21 (each) | $839.80 |
Includes the Youth Disability Supplement; excludes Energy Supplement and Pharmaceutical Allowance. Indexed 1 January. Services Australia, payment rates for Disability Support Pension.
Carer Payment recipients can also get Carer Allowance of $162.60 a fortnight (indexed 1 January) and the yearly Carer Supplement of $600. See the Carer Payment calculator, the Carer Allowance guide and the DSP calculator.
Parenting Payment and Family Tax Benefit Rates
| Payment | Per fortnight |
|---|---|
| Parenting Payment Single (basic rate) | $1,037.50 |
| Parenting Payment Single (with Pension Supplement) | $1,068.20 |
| Parenting Payment Partnered (each) | $755.10 |
| FTB Part A, maximum per child aged 0–12 (2026–27) | $235.48 |
| FTB Part A, maximum per child aged 13–19 (2026–27) | $306.46 |
| FTB Part A, base rate per child (2026–27) | $75.60 |
| FTB Part B, youngest child under 5 (2026–27) | $200.34 |
| FTB Part B, youngest child 5 to 18 (2026–27) | $139.86 |
Parenting Payment from 20 September 2026; Family Tax Benefit for the 2026–27 financial year. Services Australia, Parenting Payment, FTB Part A and FTB Part B.
On top of the fortnightly rate, FTB Part A carries a yearly supplement of up to $970.90 per child (only when family income is $80,000 or less) and FTB Part B one of up to $478.15 per family, both paid after the year is balanced. Model your own family with the Family Tax Benefit calculator and the Parenting Payment calculator.
Rent Assistance Rates
Rent Assistance pays 75 cents for each dollar of fortnightly rent above the threshold, up to the maximum. It is added to the payment you already get.
| Your situation | Rent threshold | Maximum Rent Assistance | Rent for the maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | $157.80 | $223.80 | $456.20 |
| Single, no children, sharing accommodation | $157.80 | $149.20 | $356.74 |
| Couple, no children (combined) | $255.80 | $211.00 | $537.14 |
| Couple separated by illness, respite care or prison, no children | $157.80 | $223.80 | $456.20 |
| Couple temporarily separated, no children | $157.80 | $211.00 | $439.14 |
| Single, 1 or 2 children | $207.34 | $263.06 | $558.09 |
| Single, 3 or more children | $207.34 | $297.36 | $603.82 |
| Couple, 1 or 2 children | $306.60 | $263.06 | $657.35 |
| Couple, 3 or more children | $306.60 | $297.36 | $703.08 |
Per fortnight, from 20 September 2026. Services Australia, how much Rent Assistance you can get.
Enter your rent in the Rent Assistance calculator to see your amount.
Deeming Rates
From 20 September 2026, savings, shares and other financial assets are deemed to earn 1.75% up to the threshold and 3.75% above it, whatever they actually earn. The deemed amount counts as income for pensions and allowances.
| Situation | Threshold | Rate up to threshold | Rate above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $66,800 | 1.75% | 3.75% |
| Pensioner couple (combined) | $110,600 | 1.75% | 3.75% |
| Non-pensioner couple (each) | $55,300 | 1.75% | 3.75% |
Rates from 20 September 2026; thresholds from 1 July 2026. Services Australia, deeming.
See the deeming rates calculator for your own savings and the history of the rates.
When Centrelink Rates Change
| Indexed on | Payments | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 March and 20 September | JobSeeker, Age Pension, DSP (21+), Carer Payment, Parenting Payment, Rent Assistance | 20 March 2027 |
| 1 January | Austudy, Youth Allowance (most rates), DSP under 21, Carer Allowance | 1 January 2027 |
| 1 July | Family Tax Benefit rates and income limits, deeming thresholds, income test free areas | 1 July 2027 |
Deeming rates are not indexed: they are set by the Minister for Social Services. The size of each increase follows inflation figures that are not yet published, so we do not forecast them. Your payment dates around public holidays are on the Centrelink payment dates page, and the Centrelink income test guide explains how earnings reduce each payment. JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy, Age Pension and Parenting Payment are taxable income; Family Tax Benefit is not. Put wages and payment together in the take-home pay calculator to see the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Centrelink payment rates questions and answers
How much is JobSeeker Payment a fortnight?
From 20 September 2026, the maximum JobSeeker Payment is $824.90 a fortnight for a single person with no children, $883.30 for a single person with a dependent child (and for people 55 or older on the payment for 9 months or more, or with a partial capacity to work), and $755.10 each for a member of a couple. Energy Supplement is paid on top. The payment reduces once your income goes over $150 a fortnight.
What are the Centrelink payment rates from 20 September 2026?
JobSeeker single $824.90, Age Pension single $1,237.70 and couple $933.00 each (including the Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement), Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment at the same pension rate for people 21 and over, Parenting Payment Single $1,068.20 including the Pension Supplement, and Parenting Payment Partnered $755.10. Maximum Rent Assistance for a single person with no children is $223.80. These are the fortnightly maximums before the income and assets tests.
How much is the Age Pension a fortnight?
From 20 September 2026, the maximum Age Pension is $1,237.70 a fortnight for a single person and $933.00 each ($1,866.00 combined) for a couple. Those totals include the Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement; the basic rate alone is $1,135.40 single and $855.90 each for a couple.
When do Centrelink payments go up next?
Pensions, JobSeeker, Parenting Payment and Rent Assistance are indexed on 20 March and 20 September, so the next change is 20 March 2027. Austudy, Youth Allowance for students and Carer Allowance are indexed on 1 January, and Family Tax Benefit rates and income limits on 1 July. The amount of each rise depends on inflation figures that are not yet published.
Did Youth Allowance and Austudy go up on 20 September 2026?
No. Student payments are indexed on 1 January, so the rates from 1 January 2026 still apply: Austudy is $677.20 a fortnight for a single student with no children, and Youth Allowance ranges from $418.90 (under 18, living at home) to $677.20 (living away from home). The only Youth Allowance rate that moved in September is the single principal carer rate.
How much is Family Tax Benefit in 2026–27?
For 2026–27, the maximum Family Tax Benefit Part A is $235.48 a fortnight for each child aged 0 to 12 and $306.46 for each child aged 13 to 19, with a base rate of $75.60 per child. Part B is up to $200.34 a fortnight per family when the youngest child is under 5 and $139.86 when the youngest is 5 to 18. Both are reduced by family income.
What is the Disability Support Pension rate?
If you are 21 or older, or under 21 with a child, the Disability Support Pension is paid at the pension rate: up to $1,237.70 a fortnight single and $933.00 each for a couple from 20 September 2026. Under-21 rates without children are lower, from $581.50 (under 18, at home) to $839.80 (independent).
What are the deeming rates now?
From 20 September 2026, financial assets are deemed to earn 1.75% up to $66,800 for a single person ($110,600 combined for a pensioner couple) and 3.75% above that. The deemed income counts in the income test for pensions and allowances.
How much is Carer Allowance?
Carer Allowance is $162.60 a fortnight. It is a set rate, indexed on 1 January: your work income doesn't change it as long as you and your partner have a combined adjusted taxable income under $250,000 a year.
How we worked this out▼
Every rate on this page is read from the same constants that drive the site’s Centrelink calculators, which were checked against the Department of Social Services rates list for the 20 September 2026 indexation (published 20 August 2026) and the live Services Australia payment pages between 23 and 24 September 2026.
Rates are fortnightly maximums before the income and assets tests. Energy Supplement and Pharmaceutical Allowance are shown only where the table says so. General information, not advice: Services Australia works out your actual payment.
Sources & References
- 1Social Security Payment Parameters — 20 September 2026 indexation— Department of Social Services
- 2How much JobSeeker Payment you can get— Services Australia
- 3How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get— Services Australia
- 4How much Youth Allowance for job seekers you can get— Services Australia
- 5How much Austudy you can get— Services Australia
- 6How much Age Pension you can get— Services Australia
- 7Payment rates for Disability Support Pension— Services Australia
- 8How much Carer Payment you can get— Services Australia
- 9How much Carer Allowance you can get— Services Australia
- 10How much Parenting Payment you can get— Services Australia
- 11Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates— Services Australia
- 12Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates— Services Australia
- 13How much Rent Assistance you can get— Services Australia
- 14Deeming— Services Australia
Last verified: 23 September 2026. Our content is based on the latest information from official Australian government sources.
Anita Bell
AuthorFounder & Senior Bookkeeper
Accountancy degree (2015); certified in Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, Saasu, Zoho and Reckon One
Anita Bell earned her accountancy degree in 2015 and has worked as a senior bookkeeper with Prime Bookkeeping for over 5 years. This built her skills in Australian and New Zealand tax legislation and industry regulations. She is certified in Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, Saasu, Zoho and Reckon One, and works with payroll and rostering software including Gusto, Deputy, Tsheets and KeyPay. She has strong experience in hospitality, building and construction, financial services, real estate, ecommerce, and medical and health services.
Areas of Expertise