Benefit rates 2020-21
As the financial year comes to an end, the proposed updated rates for benefit payments for 2020/2021 have been released.
The following benefit rates may not contain all extra elements, premiums and components. Additionally, some means-tested benefits are subject to other variables such as income and capital.
Use the Benefits Calculator to find out what you are entitled to.
Rates are on a weekly bass unless otherwise shown.
Attendance Allowance
- Higher rate - £89.15
- Lower rate - £59.70
Bereavement Support Payment
- Standard lump sum - £2,500
- Standard rate monthly - £100
- Higher lump sum - £3,500
- Higher rate monthly - £350
Carer’s Allowance
- Standard - £67.25
- *Extra additions are available for some existing claimants
Disability Living Allowance
- Care component highest - £89.15
- Mobility component highest - £62.25
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) (contributory)
- Personal allowance over 25 - £74.35
- *Extra premiums are available for Income-related ESA
Incapacity Benefit
- Long term - £114.15
- *Extra increases are available
Income Support
- Single over 25 - £74.35
- *Extra premiums are available
Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Over 25 - £74.35
- *Extra premiums are available
Pension Credit
- Standard single - £173.75
- Standard couple - £265.20
- *Additional amounts are available
Personal Independence Payment
- Max enhanced (living and mobility components) - £151.40
State Pension
- New state pension - £175.20
- Old state pension Category A or B - £134.25
- *Additional amounts are available
Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Standard rate - £151.20
Statutory Sick Pay
- Standard rate - £95.85
Universal Credit
- (rates are monthly)
- Single over 25 - £323.22
- Couple over 25 - £507.37
- Child element - £235.83
- Work allowance (higher) - £512
- Work allowance (lower) - £292
- *Additional amounts are available
Widowed Parent’s Allowance
- Widowed Parent's Allowance - £121.95
Use the Benefits Calculator to find out what you are entitled to.