Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

Universal Credit taper rate

55% (55p reduction per £1 earned above work allowance)
rate · valid 2021-11-24 → until changed

What is the Universal Credit taper rate right now?

The current figure is 55% (55p reduction per £1 earned above work allowance) (rate), effective from 2021-11-24 to until changed, according to DWP / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Unchanged since reduced from 63% in November 2021.

Cite this figure

The Universal Credit taper rate is 55% (55p reduction per £1 earned above work allowance) (rate), effective from 2021-11-24 (current until changed). Source: DWP / gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/how-your-wages-affect-your-payments), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.

Official sourceDWP / gov.uk
Valid from2021-11-24
Valid tountil changed
Last checked2026-08-11
Machine-readableJSON for this figure

History

Previous values
63% until 2021-11-23

More Benefits figures

Universal Credit child elements · UC limited capability for work element (LCWRA) · UC childcare costs maximum · Local Housing Allowance rates (status) · all Benefits

This is data, not advice. Figures are republished from official sources with links and dates. Always verify with the linked official source before acting.