NZ Super calculator

NZ Super is paid every fortnight. How much you get depends on whether you live alone, share accommodation or have a partner.

A single person living alone gets $1,110.30 a fortnight after tax at the M tax code, from 1 April 2026.

How it's calculated

Pick your living situation to see the fortnightly rate set by Work and Income.
The after-tax amount uses the M tax code. A week is half a fortnight, and a year is 26 fortnights.

A single person living alone gets $1,294.74 a fortnight before tax and $1,110.30 after tax, about $28,867.80 a year.

Why is the rate higher if I live alone?

The rate for single people living alone, or with a dependent child, includes the Living Alone Payment.

Why would I get less than these amounts?

If you have other income, your tax code may be S, SH, ST or SA, so more tax comes off each payment. Overseas pensions can also affect what you get.

What do couples get?

When both partners qualify, each gets $854.08 a fortnight after tax at the M code.

NZ Super: New Zealand Superannuation, the pension paid by Work and Income.
M tax code: The main tax code, used when NZ Super is your main source of income.