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Payment rates for Age Pension

There are different rates of Age Pension payments for single people and couples. Your rate also depends on your income, assets, and other circumstances.

Maximum payment rates of Age Pension

Family situation	Pension rate per fortnight
Single	$733.70
Couple	$553.10 each or $1,106.20 combined
Couple separated due to ill health	$733.70 each

You may be paid an additional Pension Supplement amount on top of this.