Age Pension income test

Selected income test figures for the Age Pension: free areas, taper rates, cut-off points and the Work Bonus.

8 figures. Select one to see its official source and history.

• Income test: free area, single $226 a fortnight From 1 July 2026
• Income test: free area, couple (combined) $396 a fortnight From 1 July 2026
• Income test taper rate, single 50 cents for each dollar From 20 September 2009
• Income test taper rate, couple (each) 25 cents for each dollar From 20 September 2009
• Income test: cut-off point, single $2,701.40 a fortnight From 20 September 2026
• Income test: cut-off point, couple living together (combined) $4,128 a fortnight From 20 September 2026
• Work Bonus: amount added to the Work Bonus balance each fortnight $300 a fortnight From 1 July 2019
• Work Bonus: maximum balance $11,800 From 1 December 2022