PIP Rates 2026/27: Weekly, Monthly and 4-Weekly Amounts
PIP rates increased in April 2026. The new 2026/27 rates are: Daily Living standard £76.70/week, enhanced £114.60/week; Mobility standard £30.30/week, enhanced £80.00/week. The maximum you can receive is £194.60/week (£778.40 every four weeks) if you qualify for both enhanced components. PIP is paid every four weeks, not monthly.
- ✓Daily Living: £76.70/week (standard) or £114.60/week (enhanced)
- ✓Mobility: £30.30/week (standard) or £80.00/week (enhanced)
- ✓Maximum with both enhanced components: £194.60/week (£778.40 every 4 weeks, £843.27/month average)
- ✓PIP is paid every 4 weeks in arrears, with the same rates in Scotland (as ADP) and Northern Ireland
- ✓PIP is tax-free and not means-tested, your income and savings don't affect it
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PIP rates 2026/27, quick reference
Quick answer: The PIP rates for 2026 (the 2026/27 tax year) are £76.70 a week for Daily Living standard, £114.60 for Daily Living enhanced, £30.30 for Mobility standard and £80.00 for Mobility enhanced. The most you can get is £194.60 a week (£778.40 every four weeks) with both enhanced components.
These rates apply from April 2026 and will be reviewed again in April 2027. If you are already on PIP, your payments automatically increased from your next payment date after the April 2026 uprating.
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When did PIP rates last change?
PIP rates are normally uprated every April in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure for the previous September. The April 2026 increase was 3.8%, based on September 2025 CPI.
You do not need to do anything to receive the higher rate, if you are already on PIP, DWP applies the increase automatically. Your first payment at the new rate will arrive on your normal payment date on or after the uprating date.
How PIP is paid
PIP is paid every four weeks, not once a month. This is an important distinction: your 4-weekly payment date will not always fall on the same date each calendar month, and you will typically receive 13 payments per year rather than 12.
- ✓Paid by BACS transfer directly into your nominated bank, building society, or credit union account
- ✓Every 4 weeks, your specific payment date is set when your claim is approved
- ✓You can find your payment dates on your PIP award letter or by calling 0800 121 4433
- ✓Payments are made in arrears, each payment covers the 4 weeks just gone
- ✓If you are terminally ill and claim under the special rules, PIP is paid weekly in advance
- ✓If your payment date falls on a bank holiday, payment usually arrives the working day before
How much is PIP per calendar month?
Because PIP is paid every 4 weeks, you get 13 payments a year, so your average monthly income from PIP is slightly higher than one 4-weekly payment. The table below converts the 2026/27 weekly rates into calendar-monthly equivalents (weekly rate × 52 ÷ 12), which is useful for budgeting or for affordability checks that ask for monthly income.
Monthly figures are averages for budgeting (weekly rate × 52 ÷ 12). Your actual bank payments arrive every 4 weeks: £306.80, £458.40, £121.20, £320.00 or £778.40 depending on your award.
PIP rates in Scotland and Northern Ireland
The 2026/27 amounts on this page apply across the whole UK, but the benefit is run differently outside England and Wales:
- ✓Scotland: new claims are for Adult Disability Payment (ADP), paid by Social Security Scotland. The 2026/27 rates are identical to PIP, and ADP is also not means-tested. Existing Scottish PIP awards have been transferred to ADP.
- ✓Northern Ireland: PIP is administered by the Department for Communities and claimed through nidirect. The rates are the same as in Great Britain, and assessments in NI are carried out by Capita.
- ✓England and Wales: PIP is administered by DWP, with assessments by regional providers.
Whichever nation you live in, the weekly, 4-weekly and monthly amounts in the tables above are the same.
Can you get both PIP components?
Yes, the Daily Living component and the Mobility component are assessed completely independently. You can receive:
- ✓Daily Living only (standard or enhanced)
- ✓Mobility only (standard or enhanced)
- ✓Both Daily Living and Mobility, at different rate levels
- ✓Both components at enhanced rate (maximum award: £194.60/week)
Many people with complex health conditions receive both components. Getting a standard rate on one component does not prevent you from getting an enhanced rate on the other, each is decided on its own merits based on the PIP assessment activities.
Is PIP taxable or means-tested?
PIP is not taxable and not means-tested. This means:
- ✓You do not pay income tax or National Insurance on PIP payments
- ✓PIP does not count as income for tax purposes
- ✓Your savings and capital do not affect PIP entitlement
- ✓PIP is not affected by your partner's income or savings
- ✓You can receive PIP regardless of how much you earn or have in the bank
- ✓PIP does not reduce if you receive other benefits such as Universal Credit or ESA
What if you're on PIP and start working?
Working does not affect your PIP in any way. There is no hours limit, no earnings limit, and no requirement to tell DWP when you start or stop work. PIP assesses how your condition affects your daily living and mobility, not whether you are employed.
- ✓No hours limit, you can work any number of hours
- ✓No earnings limit, your salary does not affect PIP
- ✓You do not need to report starting or changing jobs to DWP (for PIP purposes)
- ✓You must report genuine improvements in your health condition
- ✓PIP can actually open access to extra in-work support such as the Access to Work grant
For more detail, see our full guide: Working on PIP, can you work and still claim?
PIP 2025/26 vs 2026/27 comparison
The table below shows the PIP rates before and after the April 2026 uprating, and the weekly increase for each component.
Increase applied from April 2026 based on the September 2025 CPI figure of 3.8%.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is PIP per month?
PIP is not paid monthly, it is paid every four weeks. The maximum 4-weekly payment in 2026/27 is £778.40 (both enhanced components), which works out at £843.27 a month on average because you receive 13 payments per year, not 12. The standard Daily Living rate alone averages £332.37 a month. In any given calendar month you may receive one or two payments depending on your payment dates.
Is PIP means-tested?
No. PIP is not means-tested. Your income, savings, partner's earnings and employment status make no difference to your entitlement or the amount you receive. You can work full-time, have any amount in savings, and still get the full rate you qualify for. PIP is awarded purely on how your condition affects your daily living and mobility.
How much is PIP in Northern Ireland?
The same as the rest of the UK. In 2026/27, PIP in Northern Ireland pays £76.70 or £114.60 a week for Daily Living and £30.30 or £80.00 a week for Mobility. The difference is administrative: in NI, PIP is run by the Department for Communities and claimed through nidirect, with assessments carried out by Capita.
Is PIP paid in advance or in arrears?
PIP is paid every 4 weeks in arrears, meaning each payment covers the four weeks that have just passed. The exception is claims under the special rules for end of life: those are paid weekly in advance.
How much is PIP per week in 2026?
In 2026/27, PIP weekly rates are: Daily Living standard £76.70, Daily Living enhanced £114.60, Mobility standard £30.30, Mobility enhanced £80.00. The maximum weekly rate (both enhanced components) is £194.60.
Did PIP rates go up in April 2026?
Yes. PIP rates increased by 3.8% in April 2026, in line with September 2025 CPI (Consumer Price Index). The increase was applied automatically, existing claimants did not need to do anything. The daily living enhanced component rose from £110.40 to £114.60 per week.
What is the maximum PIP you can get?
The maximum PIP award in 2026/27 is £194.60 per week, or £778.40 every four weeks. This is the combined enhanced rate for both the Daily Living component (£114.60/week) and the Mobility component (£80.00/week). You must score 12 or more points in each component to qualify for the enhanced rate.
Is PIP taxable?
No. PIP (Personal Independence Payment) is not taxable. You do not pay income tax or National Insurance on PIP payments, and PIP does not count as income for tax credit or Universal Credit purposes. It is also not means-tested, so your savings and earnings do not affect your entitlement.
Can you get PIP if you work?
Yes. PIP is not means-tested and there is no hours or earnings limit. You can work full-time and still receive PIP if your health condition or disability affects your daily living or mobility activities. You do not need to tell DWP when you start or stop working.
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