How much is Parenting Payment Single (PPS) per fortnight in 2026?

Parenting Payment Single is $1,054.30 per fortnight from March 2026 ($987.70 base + $52.50 Pension Supplement + $14.10 Energy Supplement). That is $527.15 per week or $27,411.80 per year.

What is the income limit for Parenting Payment Single?

You can earn up to $214.60 per fortnight before PPS is reduced. Above that, it reduces by 40c per dollar. This is more generous than JobSeeker. The payment cuts out at around $2,684 per fortnight.

Can I work and still get Parenting Payment Single?

Yes, single parents on PPS can work and still receive payment. The 40c taper rate is the most generous of all working-age payments, meaning you keep more of your payment as you earn.

How Much Is Parenting Payment Single (PPS) in 2026?

Current fortnightly rate for a single parent with a child under 8, including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.

Per Fortnight

$1,054.30

Per Week

$527.15

Per Month

$2,284.32

Per Year

$27,411.80

Payment Components

Base rate$987.70

Pension Supplement$52.50

Energy Supplement$14.10

Total per fortnight$1,054.30

Income Test

Income free area$214.60 per fortnight

Payment cuts out at approx$2,684.00/fn

Above $214.60 per fortnight, the base rate reduces by 40 cents for every dollar earned. This is a more generous taper rate than JobSeeker (which uses 50c/60c).

Assets Test Thresholds

Situation	Homeowner	Non-Homeowner
Single	$301,750.00	$543,750.00
Couple (combined)	$451,500.00	$693,500.00

The assets test is a hard cutoff. If your assets exceed the single limit, you receive $0.

Supplements Included

✓Pension Supplement ($52.50/fn)
✓Energy Supplement ($14.10/fn)

Additional Payments You Might Get

+Rent Assistance (up to $184.80/fn if renting)
+Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B
+Pharmaceutical Allowance ($6.60/fn)
+Pensioner Concession Card

Eligibility Quick-Check

•Single parent or sole carer
•Youngest child is under 8 years old
•Australian resident
•Meet income and assets tests
•When child turns 8, you transfer to JobSeeker Payment

Want to see your exact payment based on your income and assets?

Use the Parenting Payment Calculator

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