Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

Universal Credit work allowances

£710/month (no housing costs) · £427/month (with housing costs)
per month · valid 2026-04-06 → 2027-04-05

What is the Universal Credit work allowances right now?

The current figure is £710/month (no housing costs) · £427/month (with housing costs) (per month), effective from 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05, according to DWP / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Only for claimants with children or limited capability for work.

Cite this figure

The Universal Credit work allowances is £710/month (no housing costs) · £427/month (with housing costs) (per month), effective 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05. 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 from2026-04-06
Valid to2027-04-05
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
£684 / £411 from 2025-04-07
£673 / £404 from 2024-04-08

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

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