The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published proposed new payment rates for State Pension and benefits for the 2026/27 financial year. The New and Basic State Pension will rise by 4.8 per cent while additional State Pension elements, and most working age and disability benefits, will increase by 3.8 per cent.

However, many people may not be aware that while the DWP will apply the new rates on Monday April 6, most pensioners and benefit claimants will not see the higher payments until the following month.

This is because most payments are made four-weeks in arrears, however, some people on the State Pension who receive payments weekly or fortnightly will see the uplift sooner. Universal Credit is slightly different as assessment periods run from month-to-month on a specific date which means the uprated amount may not arrive until the next payment cycle in May.

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Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates following April 6 until a full four-week cycle has passed for their specific benefit, or state Pension. It all depends on when the next payment is due after that date.

Devolved payment rates for next year will be announced at the Scottish Budget on January 13, although this may be published sooner.

This uprating will apply to claimants on Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability payment, Carer Support Payment and Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance along with other devolved one-off payments and Scottish Child Payments.

New DWP payment rates 2026/27

Below is a summary of the new payment rates, a full breakdown of all DWP benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK.

Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated and have been listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the payment relevant to your own situation.

A full breakdown of all benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK.

Attendance Allowance

  • Higher rate: £114.60 (from £110.40)
  • Lower rate: £76.70 (from £73.90)

Carer’s Allowance

  • April 2026 weekly payment rate: £86.45 (from £83.30)
  • Weekly earnings threshold: £204.00 (from £196.00)

Disability Living Allowance

Daily Care component

  • Highest: £114.60 (from £110.40)
  • Middle: £76.70 (from £73.90)
  • Lowest: £30.30 (from £29.20)

Mobility component

  • Higher: £77.05 (from £80.00)
  • Lower: £30.30 (from £29.20)

Contributory and New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

  • Single, under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Single, 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Lone parent, under 18: £95.55 (from £72.90)
  • Lone parent, over 18: £92.05 (from £92.05)
  • Couple, both under 18: £75.65 from (72.90)
  • Couple, both under 18 with child: £111.35 (from £110.15)
  • Couple, both under 18 (main phase): £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Couple, both under 18 with child (main phase): £150.15 (from £144.65)
  • Couple, both over 18: £150.15 (from £144.65)

Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK.

Income Support

  • Single, under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Single, 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Lone parent, under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Lone parent, 18 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Couple, both under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: £114.35 (from £110.15)
  • Couple, one under 18, one under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Couple, both 18 or over: £150.15 (from £144.65)

Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on GOV.UK.

Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

Contribution based JSA

  • Under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)

Income-based JSA

  • Under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)

Lone parent

  • Under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • 18 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Couple, both under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: £114.35 (from £11.15)
  • Couple, one under 18, one under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
  • Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
  • Couple, both 18 or over: £150.15 (from £144.65)

Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK.

Maternity Allowance

  • Standard rate: £194.32 (from £187.18)

Pension Credit

Standard minimum guarantee

  • Single: £238.00 (from £227.10)
  • Couple: £363.25 (from £346.60)

Additional amount for severe disability

  • Single: £86.05 (from £82.90)
  • Couple (one qualifies): £86.05 (from £82.90)
  • Couple (both qualify): £172.10 (from £165.75)
  • Additional amount for carers: £48.15 (from £46.40)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Daily Living component

  • Enhanced: £114.60 (from £110.40)
  • Standard: £76.70 (from £73.90)

Mobility component

  • Enhanced: £80.00 (from £77.05)
  • Standard: £30.30 (from £29.20)

State Pension

New State Pension

  • Full rate: £241.30 (from £230.25)

Old/Basic State Pension

  • Category A or B Basic State Pension: £184.90 (from £176.45)
  • Category B (lower) Basic State Pension – spouse or civil Partner’s insurance: £110.75 (from £105.70)
  • Category C or D – non-contributory: £110.75 (from £105.70)

Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on GOV.UK.

Universal Credit (monthly rates)

Single People

  • Under 25: £338.58 (from £316.98)
  • 25 or over: £424.90 (from £400.14)

Couples

  • Joint claimants both under 25: £528.34 (from £497.55)
  • Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £666.97 (from £628.10)

A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit can be found on GOV.UK.

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