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)
Calculate yours| Maximum rate | $1,200.90 |
| Income free area | $226 |
| Income taper | 50c per $1 over free area |
| Assets threshold (homeowner) | $333,000 |
| Assets threshold (non-homeowner) | $600,000 |
JobSeeker Payment (single, no children, fortnightly)
Calculate yours| 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)
Calculate yours| Maximum rate | $1,047.30 |
| Eligibility | Youngest child under 14 (single) |
Austudy & Youth Allowance (fortnightly)
Calculate yours| Austudy (25+, no children) | $762.70 |
| Youth Allowance — at home | $455.20 |
| Youth Allowance — independent | $762.70 |
Rent Assistance (single, no children, fortnightly)
Calculate yours| Maximum rate | $219.40 |
| Assistance rate | 75c 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.