Disability Support Pension (under 21) rate table 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
Every Disability Support Pension (under 21) variant
| 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
The table below shows the DSP youth rates for people under 21 with no children. Rates depend on your age band, whether you are treated as dependent or independent, and whether you live at home or away from home. A member of a couple is paid at the higher independent rate.
The youth rate includes a Youth Disability Supplement, which is a set extra amount added to the basic rate. Recipients usually also receive a Pharmaceutical Allowance. When a figure is labelled a total, it means those parts added together.
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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.