NZ Super is paid every fortnight and the exact amount depends on your living situation and tax code. As of 2025, typical figures (before tax or after tax depending on the tax code) are around:
- Single, living alone: roughly NZD 1,076.84 per fortnight after tax with the standard M tax code.
- Single, living with someone who isn’t a partner: roughly NZD 994 per fortnight after tax with the standard M tax code.
- Couple, with only one partner qualifying: roughly NZD 828.34 per fortnight after tax.
- Couple, both qualifying: roughly NZD 1,656.68 per fortnight in total (i.e., shared between both).
Notes:
- These amounts are after tax for the standard tax code (M). If the tax code is different (S, SH, ST, or SA), the take-home amount is lower due to higher tax deductions.
- NZ Super is paid on a fortnightly cycle (generally on Tuesdays) with specific payment dates published each year.
- If there is additional income (other pensions, part-time work, rental income), the tax code may change, affecting the amount received.
To get your exact figure:
- Identify your living situation (live alone, share housing, or as a couple with one or both qualifying).
- Confirm your current tax code (M is common when NZ Super is your main income).
- Check for any other income or benefits that might adjust your tax code or reduce the payment.
If you’d like, provide your living situation and tax code, and I can give you a more precise fortnightly amount tailored to your circumstances.
