How much can I earn on the DSP?
How much can I earn on the DSP?
Did you know you can work part-time and still receive the Disability Support Pension, also known as the DSP? If you get the DSP, you can have paid work up to 29 hours a week. You can do this without losing your DSP payment provided you meet the income test. Full details on the current DSP rules can be found on Services Australia. * Figures as of March 2024. Please visit Services Australia for confirmation and further information.
How much can I earn while receiving the full disability support pension (DSP)?
For a single person, you can earn up to $204 a fortnight from paid work and continue to receive your full DSP. For a couple living together or apart due to ill health, you can earn up to $360 in combined income per fortnight and continue to receive your full DSP.
For more on DSP income test visit Services Australia.
How much is my DSP reduced by if I work and earn over the income rules?
If you are single and earn more than $204 a fortnight through paid work, your DSP payment is reduced by 50 cents for every dollar you earn over $204. For couples living together or apart due to ill health, your DSP payment is reduced by 50 cents for every dollar your combined fortnightly income exceeds $360.
For more on DSP income test visit Services Australia.
Working more than 30 hours on DSP – what happens to the DSP?
Your DSP will reduce to zero for every week you work over 30 hours. If you continuously work over 30 hours a week, your DSP will be suspended.
However, the payment is held open for up to two years in case you need to access it again. You can contact Services Australia if this happens and tell them about your change in employment. Your payments will then start again.
If you lose your DSP because you’re continuously working more than 30 hours a week, you may be able to use your Concession Card for up to two years after your DSP payments stop. You can learn more about the DSP rules on the Services Australia website.
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