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Centrelink Payment Rates

Current from 20 Mar 2026

Every major Centrelink payment rate in one table, current for the 2026-27 financial year. Rates are reviewed and indexed every March and September.

Age Pension (single, fortnightly)

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Maximum rate$1,200.90
Income free area$226
Income taper50c per $1 over free area
Assets threshold (homeowner)$333,000
Assets threshold (non-homeowner)$600,000

JobSeeker Payment (single, no children, fortnightly)

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Maximum rate$808.70
Income free area$150
Taper (up to $256)50c per $1
Taper (above $256)60c per $1

Parenting Payment (single, fortnightly)

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Maximum rate$1,047.30
EligibilityYoungest child under 14 (single)

Austudy & Youth Allowance (fortnightly)

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Austudy (25+, no children)$762.70
Youth Allowance — at home$455.20
Youth Allowance — independent$762.70

Rent Assistance (single, no children, fortnightly)

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Maximum rate$219.40
Assistance rate75c per $1 of rent above the minimum threshold

Services Australia Rates

These figures reflect official Services Australia payment rates current from the 20 March 2026 indexation. Your actual payment depends on your income, assets, and personal circumstances — use our JobSeeker or Austudy/Youth Allowance calculators for a personalised estimate, or read our full guides on the Australian Tax Time hub.