Disability Support Pension
Adult — partnered
Equivalent to approximately $63.46 per day ($888.50 ÷ 14 days).
Partnered adults on the Disability Support Pension receive up to $888.50 per fortnight each ($63.46 per day). The partnered rate is lower than the single rate, with income and assets testing applied to the household's combined situation. Rates are indexed in March and September each year.
Assets Test
DSP uses the same assets thresholds as the Age Pension. Homeowners and non-homeowners have different limits.
| Homeowner | Non-homeowner | |
|---|---|---|
| Assets free area (full pension) | $481,500 | $739,500 |
| Assets limit (pension stops) | $1,074,000 | $1,332,000 |
Income Test
As a couple, you can earn up to $380.00/fn combined before your pension reduces. Above this, your pension reduces by 50 cents per dollar.
| Income free area (combined) | $380.00/fn |
| Taper rate | 50¢ per $1 over free area |
| Income limit (pension stops) | $3934.00/fn |
Other Disability Support Pension rates
Rates verified against the DSS A Guide to Australian Government Payments and Services Australia . Last verified: 2026-02-25. View DSS rate schedule →
General guidance only. Verify your entitlements with Services Australia on 132 300 or at servicesaustralia.gov.au .