The State Pension rates for the 2026/27 tax year (from 6 April 2026). We checked these against GOV.UK on 2 October 2026.
New State Pension
| Item | 2026/27 | 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|
| Full new State Pension, a week | £241.30 | £230.25 |
| Full new State Pension, a year (52 weeks) | £12,548 | £11,973 |
| Increase in April 2026 | 4.8% | |
| Qualifying years for any amount | 10 | 10 |
| Qualifying years for the full amount | 35 | 35 |
| Worth of each qualifying year, a week | About £6.89 | About £6.58 |
How it is uprated
The State Pension rises each April by the highest of average earnings growth, consumer price inflation or 2.5% (the "triple lock").
Tax numbers that matter alongside it
| Item | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Personal Allowance (income not taxed) | £12,570 |
| Basic rate band | £12,571 to £50,270, taxed at 20% |
The full new State Pension for a year (£12,548) is just under the Personal Allowance. Other income on top of it can mean you pay tax.
Related
- How it works: the new State Pension explained
- Find your age: State Pension age calculator
- Estimate your own: State Pension calculator
Sources
- GOV.UK: State Pension uprating 2026
- GOV.UK: New State Pension, what you'll get
- GOV.UK: Income Tax rates and Personal Allowances
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