What are the current Age Pension payment rates and do they differ for singles and couples?

18 Sept 2026, 00:59
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What are the current Age Pension payment rates and do they differ for singles and couples?

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Age Pension payment rates depend on whether you are single or partnered, and may include the basic rate, Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement. The amount you receive can also be reduced under the income and assets tests, so the maximum rate is not available to everyone. Rates are generally adjusted in March and September, and Services Australia publishes the current figures and eligibility rules on its official website. You can also use the government’s payment calculator to estimate how your circumstances may affect the amount.

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