How much is Disability Support Pension (under 21) in 2026?
Disability Support Pension (under 21) · Single, under 18 — Dependent (at home)
Typical total per fortnight · $15,119 ≈ per year (×26 fortnights)
- Maximum basic rate (includes Youth Disability Supplement)
- $581.50
- Total per fortnight
- $581.50
Effective 1 January 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
The youth DSP rate for your situation is shown in the data block and table above. It is paid every two weeks and includes the Youth Disability Supplement.
That figure is the maximum. How much you actually get depends on your income and assets, and for dependent young people, on the tests that apply to them. The next increase is on 1 January 2027.
Disability Support Pension (under 21) rates in full
| Variant | Base rate | Supplements | Total /fortnight | ≈ per year (×26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, under 18 — Dependent (at home) | — | $581.50 | $581.50 | $15,119 |
| Single, under 18 — Independent | — | $839.80 | $839.80 | $21,834.80 |
| Single, 18–20 — Dependent (at home) | — | $645 | $645 | $16,770 |
| Single, 18–20 — Independent | — | $839.80 | $839.80 | $21,834.80 |
| Member of a couple | — | $839.80 | $839.80 | $21,834.80 |
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 January 2026 — Disability Support Pension — under 21, no dependent children — Maximum rates
More on Disability Support Pension (under 21)
- Disability Support Pension (under 21) overviewRate, tests and calculator
- Full rate tableEvery variant
How much is Disability Support Pension (under 21): common questions
- How much is DSP for people under 21 per fortnight?
- It depends on your age band, whether you are dependent or independent, and whether you live at home or away from home. For example, an independent person aged 18 to 20 can get up to $839.80 a fortnight, including the Youth Disability Supplement. The table at the top of this page shows every situation. Your payment can be lower once the income and assets tests are applied.
- What is the Youth Disability Supplement?
- It is a set extra amount added to the basic youth rate of DSP for people under 21. It recognises the extra costs young people with disability face. It is already included in the totals shown on this page.
- When does youth DSP go up next?
- The youth rates for people under 21 are indexed once a year, on 1 January. The next increase is on 1 January 2027. This is different from the adult pension, which is indexed in March and September. This page updates to match.
- What happens to my DSP when I turn 21?
- When you turn 21, you generally move onto the adult DSP rates, which are the same as the Age Pension rates and are indexed in March and September. You can see those rates on the main Disability Support Pension page.
- Is youth DSP taxable?
- DSP is generally not taxable while you are under Age Pension age, which includes everyone on the youth rates. Because tax rules depend on your total income, check the Australian Taxation Office for how it applies to you.
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 1 January 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.