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How Much Is Age Pension (Single) in 2026?

Current fortnightly rate for a single person aged 67+, including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.

Per Fortnight

$1,208.80

Per Week

$604.40

Per Month

$2,619.07

Per Year

$31,428.80

Payment Components

Base rate$1,116.30
Pension Supplement$78.40
Energy Supplement$14.10
Total per fortnight$1,208.80

Income Test

Income free area$204.00 per fortnight
Payment cuts out at approx$2,620.00/fn

Above $204 per fortnight, the pension reduces by 50 cents for every dollar earned. The Work Bonus allows an extra $300/fn of employment income to be excluded (bank up to $11,800).

Assets Test Thresholds

SituationHomeownerNon-Homeowner
Single$301,750.00$543,750.00
Couple (combined)$451,500.00$693,500.00
Above the full pension threshold, the pension reduces by $3 per fortnight for every $1,000 in assets. Cuts off entirely at $674,000 (homeowner) or $916,000 (non-homeowner).

Supplements Included

  • Pension Supplement ($78.40/fn)
  • Energy Supplement ($14.10/fn)

Additional Payments You Might Get

  • +Rent Assistance (up to $184.80/fn if renting)
  • +Pharmaceutical Allowance ($6.60/fn)
  • +Pensioner Concession Card
  • +Work Bonus ($300/fn employment income excluded)

Eligibility Quick-Check

  • Aged 67 or older
  • Australian resident for at least 10 years (5 continuous)
  • Meet income and assets tests
  • Not receiving another income support pension

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General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with Services Australia.