Universal Credit · 2026/27
How much Universal Credit will I get?
How much Universal Credit will I get?
Your Universal Credit is your standard allowance plus any child, housing, health, carer and childcare elements, minus 55p for every £1 you earn above your work allowance. For 2026/27 the single standard allowance is the starting point — enter your circumstances below for your exact monthly figure.
Verified 12 August 2026
Updated for April 2026, including the removal of the two-child limit and the new two-tier health element. Nothing you enter leaves your device.
Your UC falls by 55p for every £1 you earn above your work allowance — on top of tax and National Insurance. Here's what your total monthly income does as your hours change, so you can see exactly where extra work stops being worth it.
Universal Credit depends on details a calculator can't see — your assessment period, housing eligibility, sanctions, migration protection and more. Before acting on any figure here, get a free personalised check from Citizens Advice, Turn2us or the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644. If a claim might be worth making, it's almost always worth checking properly — many people are entitled to more than they expect.