How much is Parenting Payment (partnered) in 2026?
Parenting Payment (partnered) · Partnered (each)
Basic rate per fortnight · $19,247.80 ≈ per year (×26 fortnights)
- Basic Rate
- $740.30
- Energy Supplement
- $7.90
- Total per fortnight
- $748.20
$748.20 total with Energy Supplement (paid automatically with this payment).
Effective 20 March 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
The current partnered Parenting Payment rate is shown in the data block above. It is paid every two weeks.
That figure is the maximum before the income test. Your own income and your partner's income can both reduce it. The next increase is on 20 September 2026.
Parenting Payment (partnered) rates in full
| Variant | Base rate | Supplements | Total /fortnight | ≈ per year (×26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnered (each) | $740.30 | $7.90 | $748.20 | $19,453.20 |
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 March 2026 — Parenting Payment Partnered
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How much is Parenting Payment (partnered): common questions
- How much is Parenting Payment partnered per fortnight?
- The current partnered rate is shown in the data block at the top of this page. It is paid every two weeks and is the same basic rate as partnered JobSeeker, which is lower than the single Parenting Payment. Your payment can be lower once your income and your partner's income are tested.
- Why is Parenting Payment partnered lower than Parenting Payment single?
- The partnered payment is set at the allowance rate, while the single payment is set at a higher, pension-style rate with extra supplements. A partnered carer is assumed to share household costs with a partner. See our Parenting Payment single versus partnered comparison for the detail.
- Does my partner's income affect Parenting Payment partnered?
- Yes. Both your income and your partner's income are tested. Your payment reduces once your own income passes the free area, and separately once your partner's income passes the partner income free area. The limits are in the income test table on this page.
- When does Parenting Payment partnered go up next?
- The rate is indexed on 20 March and 20 September. The next increase is on 20 September 2026. This page updates to match.
- Is Parenting Payment partnered taxable?
- Yes, Parenting Payment partnered is taxable income and is included in your tax return. Whether you actually pay tax depends on your total income for the year. You can ask Services Australia to take tax out of your payments.
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 20 March 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.