You can find the current rates for pensions and allowances.
You will find the current rates and limits for:
- Service Pension;
- Age Pension;
- Veteran Payment;
- Income Support Supplement;
- Disability Compensation Payment;
- War Widow’s and Widower’s Pension; and
- all associated allowances under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA).
For information about payments under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA), refer to Compensation Payment Rates.
The rates quoted are fortnightly amounts unless otherwise indicated. These rates are current from 1 January 2023 to 19 March 2023. Where relevant, the rates quoted include the energy supplement.
If your pension is still assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, please refer to the rates labelled as “Transition” rates and limits.
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Service and Age Pension
Current maximum rates
| Single rate |
Current maximum rate |
|---|
| Pension |
$936.80 |
| Pension Supplement |
$89.70 |
| Total |
$1,026.50 |
| Couples rate |
Current maximum rate |
|---|
| Pension (each) |
$706.20 |
| Pension Supplement (each) |
$67.60 |
| Total (each) |
$773.80 |
*Note: These rates include Energy Supplement. Refer to Energy Supplement.
Transition maximum rates
| Transition rate |
Current maximum rate |
|---|
| Singles rate |
$856.40 |
| Couples rate (each) |
$690.90 |
*Note: These rates include Energy Supplement. Refer to Energy Supplement. For pensioners paid under pre-20 September 2009 rules, the Pension Supplement is included in the transition rate of Service / Age Pension that you receive. As such, your DVA advice letters will not separately list a Pension Supplement amount.
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Veteran Payment
Current maximum rates
| Single rate |
Current maximum rate |
|---|
| Basic Rate of Veteran Payment |
$1,036.70 |
| Pension Supplement |
$75.60 |
| Total |
$1,112.30 |
| Couples rate |
Current maximum rate |
|---|
| Pension (each) |
$810.20 |
| Pension Supplement (each) |
$57.00 |
| Total (each) |
$867.20 |
*Note: Veteran Payment does not include Energy Supplement.
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Income Support Supplement (ISS)
| Income Support Supplement |
Rate |
|---|
| Ceiling rate |
$309.60 |
| Transition Ceiling rate |
$309.60 |
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Veterans Supplement
| Veterans Supplement |
Rate |
|---|
| Low Rate |
$6.60 |
| High Rate |
$13.20 |
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Disability Compensation Payment rates
| Payment type |
Rate |
|---|
| Special Rate (T&PI, blinded or TTI) |
$1,617.16 |
| Intermediate Rate |
$1,072.10 |
| Extreme Disablement Adjustment (EDA) |
$872.70 |
General Rate
| Percentage |
Amount |
Percentage |
Amount |
|---|
| 100% |
$561.40 |
50% |
$284.55 |
| 95% |
$533.72 |
45% |
$256.87 |
| 90% |
$506.03 |
40% |
$229.18 |
| 85% |
$478.35 |
35% |
$201.50 |
| 80% |
$450.66 |
30% |
$173.81 |
| 75% |
$422.98 |
25% |
$146.13 |
| 70% |
$395.29 |
20% |
$118.44 |
| 65% |
$367.61 |
15% |
$90.76 |
| 60% |
$339.92 |
10% |
$63.07 |
| 55% |
$312.24 |
|
|
*Note: These rates include Energy Supplement. Refer to Energy Supplement.
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Additional Disability Compensation Payment for Specific Disabilities
| Item |
Amount |
|---|
| Items 1—6 |
$761.30 |
| Item 7 |
$253.90 |
| Item 8 |
$171.60 |
| Items 9 & 10 |
$146.90 |
| Item 11 & 13 |
$73.50 |
| Item 12 & 14 |
$38.10 |
| Item 15 |
$56.80 |
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War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension
| Payment type |
Rate |
|---|
| Total War Widows and Widower’s Pension |
$1,044.30 |
*Note: These rates include Energy Supplement. Refer to Energy Supplement.
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Orphan’s Pension
| Payment type |
Rate |
|---|
| Single orphan |
$116.30 |
| Double orphan |
$232.40 |
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Rent Assistance
Maximum amount payable
| Payment type |
Maximum amount payable |
|---|
| Singles rate, no children |
$151.60 |
| Couples rate, no children (combined) |
$142.80 |
Rent thresholds
| Payment type |
Rent threshold |
|---|
| Singles rate, no children |
$135.40 |
| Couples rate, no children (combined) |
$219.20 |
*Note: For Veteran Payment and Service and Social Security Age pensioners with dependent children, Rent Assistance is considered a child-related payment and is paid as part of Family Tax Benefit Part A through the Family Assistance Office.
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Remote Area Allowance
| Payment type |
Rate |
|---|
| Singles rate |
$18.20 |
| Couples rate (each) |
$15.60 |
| Each child |
$7.30 |
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Family Tax Benefit
Family Tax Benefit may be paid to income support pensioners in respect of dependent children.
Veterans' Affairs income support pensioners receive the maximum rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A irrespective of their income. If income support is not received for a period of time, the normal income test for FTB A will apply during that period. This may result in less than the maximum rate of payment being received until the DVA benefit becomes payable again.
Application for and enquiries about payment of this benefit should be made to Services Australia.
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Recreation Transport Allowance
| Recreation Transport Allowance |
Rate |
|---|
| High rate |
$101.70 |
| Low rate |
$50.50 |
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Vehicle Assistance Scheme
| Vehicle Assistance Scheme |
Rate (per year) |
|---|
| Maintenance and running costs |
$2,644.20 |
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Attendant Allowance
| Attendant Allowance |
Rate |
|---|
| High rate |
$380.50 |
| Low rate |
$190.00 |
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Clothing Allowance
| Clothing Allowance |
Rate |
|---|
| High rate |
$15.90 |
| Mid rate |
$10.80 |
| Low rate |
$7.30 |
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Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (VCES)
| Student type |
Rate (per year) |
|---|
| Primary students |
$307.90 |
Secondary and tertiary students (fortnightly rate)
| Age |
At home |
Living away from home |
Homeless |
|---|
| Under 16 |
$63.70 |
$487.20 |
$569.80 |
| 16-17 |
$336.80 |
$569.80 |
$569.80 |
| 18 & over |
$394.00 |
$569.80 |
$569.80 |
Secondary and tertiary double orphans (per fortnight) Applies to VCES Students only.
| Age |
Amount |
|---|
| Under 16 |
$341.10 |
| 16 - 20 |
$569.80 |
| 21 & over |
$680.50 |
*Note: These rates include Energy Supplement
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Decoration Allowance
| Payment type |
Rate |
|---|
| Decoration Allowance |
$2.10 |
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Victoria Cross Allowance
| Payment type |
Rate (per annum) |
|---|
| Victoria Cross Allowance |
$5,068.00 |
Victoria Cross Allowance is paid to those veterans who have been awarded this decoration.
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Income limit before Service and Social Security Age Pension reduces
Current limits
| Payment type |
Current limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$190.00 |
| Couples (combined) |
$336.00 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$336.00 |
*Note: These figures may be higher if your assessable income is reduced under the Work Bonus.
Transition Limits
For each child limits increase by $24.60
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Work Bonus
| Payment type |
Rate |
|---|
| Work Bonus Income Concession |
$300.00 |
$7,800.00 is the maximum balance for the Work Bonus Bank.
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Assets limit before Service and Social Security Age Pension reduces
Homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$280,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$419,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$419,000 |
Non-homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$504,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$643,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$643,500 |
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Service and Social Security Age Pension income cut-off limit
Current limits
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$2,243.00 |
| Couples (combined) |
$3,431.20 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$4,442.00 |
*Note: These figures may be higher if your assessable income is reduced under the Work Bonus.
Transition Limits
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$2,331.00 |
| Couples (combined) |
$3,790.50 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$4,618.00 |
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Service & Social Security Age Pension assets cut-off limit
Current Limits - Homeowner
| Payment Type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$622,250 |
| Couples (combined) |
$935,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,103,500 |
Current Limits - Non-homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$846,750 |
| Couples (combined) |
$1,159,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,328,000 |
Transition Limits
Homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$565,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$880,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$990,000 |
Non-homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$790,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$1,104,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,214,500 |
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Income and assets cut-off limit for the Veteran Gold Card for Service pensioners
Income
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$475.20 (per fortnight) |
| Couples (combined) |
$826.40 (per fortnight) |
Assets - Homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$327,750 |
| Couples (combined) |
$501,000 |
Assets - Non-homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$552,250 |
| Couples (combined) |
$725,500 |
Transition Limits
Income
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$546.50 |
| Couples (combined) |
$949.00 |
| For each child, increase by |
$24.60 |
Assets - Homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$327,750 |
| Couples (combined) |
$501,000 |
Assets - Non-homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$552,250 |
| Couples (combined) |
$725,500 |
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Income limit before ISS reduces
Current Limits
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$1,595.60 |
| Couples (combined) |
$2,150.40 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$3,147.20 |
*Note 1: These amounts include the War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension.
*Note 2: These figures may be higher if your assessable income is reduced under the Work Bonus.
*Note 3: War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension includes compensation for a member’s death payable to you or your partner under section 234(1)(b) of the MRCA. Any MRCA permanent impairment compensation payable to you or your partner is also counted as income.
*Note 4: These amounts will vary if you were in receipt of a Social Security and War Widow’s Pension prior to 1 November 1986 and your maximum rate of Income Support Supplement is more than $309.60 per fortnight.
Transition Limits
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$1,521.75 |
| Couples (combined) |
$2,189.50 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$2,999.50 |
| For each child, increase by |
$24.60 |
*Note 1: These amounts include the War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension.
*Note 2: War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension includes compensation for a member’s death payable to you or your partner under section 234(1)(b) of the MRCA. Any MRCA permanent impairment compensation payable to you or your partner is also counted as income.
*Note 3: These amounts will vary if you were in receipt of a Social Security and War Widow’s Pension prior to 1 November 1986 and your maximum rate of Income Support Supplement is more than $309.60 per fortnight.
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Assets limit before ISS reduces
Homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$514,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$721,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$888,000 |
Non-homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$739,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$946,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,112,500 |
Transition Limits
Homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$457,750 |
| Couples (combined) |
$666,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$774,500 |
Non-homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$682,250 |
| Couples (combined) |
$891,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$999,000 |
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Income cut-off limit for ISS pensioners
Current Rates
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$2,214.80 |
| Couples (combined) |
$3,388.80 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$4,385.60 |
*Note 1: These amounts include the War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension.
*Note 2: These figures may be higher if your assessable income is reduced under the Work Bonus.
*Note 3: These amounts will vary if you were in receipt of a Social Security and War Widow’s Pension prior to 1 November 1986 and your maximum rate of Income Support Supplement is more than $309.60 per fortnight.
Transition Rates
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$2,295.75 |
| Couples (combined) |
$3,737.50 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$4,547.50 |
*Note 1: These amounts include the War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension.
*Note 2: These amounts will vary if you were in receipt of a Social Security and War Widow’s Pension prior to 1 November 1986 and your maximum rate of Income Support Supplement is more than $309.60 per fortnight.
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Assets cut-off limit for ISS pensioners
Current Limits
Homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$617,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$928,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,094,000 |
Non-homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$842,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$1,152,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,318,500 |
Transition Limits
Homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$561,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$873,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$981,000 |
Non-homeowner
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$785,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$1,097,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,205,500 |
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Income limit before Veteran Payment reduces
Current limits
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$190.00 |
| Couples (combined) |
$336.00 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$336.00 |
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Assets limit before Veteran Payment reduces
Homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$280,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$419,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$419,000 |
Non-homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$504,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$643,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$643,500 |
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Veteran Payment income cut-off limit
Current limits
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$2,414.60 |
| Couples (combined) |
$3,804.80 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$4,785.20 |
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Veteran Payment assets cut-off limit
Homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$651,000 |
| Couples (combined) |
$997,500 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,161,000 |
Non-homeowners
| Payment type |
Limit |
|---|
| Singles |
$875,500 |
| Couples (combined) |
$1,222,000 |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$1,385,500 |
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Income limits for student children / earnings limits for employed children
| Category |
Limit |
|---|
| Employed Child (under 16 years) |
$12,391.60 (per year) |
| Student Child (16-22 years) |
$13,060.80 (per year) |
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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limit
| Payment type |
Limite |
|---|
| Singles |
$90,000 (per year) |
| Couples (combined) |
$144,000 (per year) |
| Illness separated couples (combined) |
$180,000 (per year) |
| Dependent child (each) increases limit |
$639.60 |
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Deeming
| Category |
Singles |
Couples |
|---|
| Low |
0.25% interest up to the threshold of $56,400 |
0.25% interest up to the threshold of $93,600 |
| High |
2.25% interest for the remaining balance |
2.25% interest for the remaining balance |
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Funeral benefits
| Payment type |
Maximum rate |
|---|
| Funeral benefits |
$2,000 |
Assistance is payable towards funeral expenses of certain veterans including T&PI veterans, those whose death is accepted as being war or service caused, and those who died in needy circumstances.
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