Who qualifies for a Universal Credit Work Allowance?

Claimants who have responsibility for a dependent child or have limited capability for work due to sickness/disability receive a protected Work Allowance.

What are the Work Allowance rates?

£404 per month if you receive housing support, or £673 per month if you do not receive housing support.

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UK Universal Credit (UC) Work Allowance & 55p Taper Rate Calculator

Calculate your monthly Universal Credit award reduction based on earned take-home wages, statutory Work Allowance (£404/month with housing support or £673/month without), and the 55p taper rate (keep 45p of UC for every £1 earned).

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Données du Simulateur

En temps réel

Maximum Monthly Universal Credit Entitlement (Standard + Housing + Children) (£/mo)

£/mo

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Your Net Take-Home Earnings from Work (£/month)

£/mo

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Work Allowance Status (Children or Limited Capability)

Résultat CalculéUniversal Credit (55p Taper Rate)

Net Monthly Universal Credit Payment Received

602.2£/mo

Total Combined Monthly Household Income (Wages + UC)

2,002.2 £/mo

Universal Credit 55p Taper Deduction (£/mo)

547.8 £/mo

Détail du Calcul

Protected Work Allowance

404 £/mo

55p Taper Reduction

547.8 £/mo

Final UC Award

602.2 £/mo

Total Monthly In Pocket

2,002.2 £/mo

Méthodologie de Calcul

Countable Earnings = max(0, Monthly Take-Home Pay - Work Allowance). UC Reduction = Countable Earnings * 0.55. Final UC Award = max(0, Maximum UC Entitlement - UC Reduction). Total Income = Take-Home Pay + Final UC.

Avertissement Légal et Pédagogique

Universal Credit taper rate is 55%. Work allowances apply only to claimants who have children or have a health condition/disability affecting work capability.

Ce simulateur est conçu à des fins éducatives et informatives. Les résultats ne constituent pas un conseil financier, fiscal ou juridique contraignant.

Foire Aux Questions

For every £1 of net wages you earn above your Work Allowance, your Universal Credit payment is reduced by 55 pence, keeping 45p for every pound earned.

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UK Universal Credit (UC) Work Allowance & 55p Taper Rate Calculator

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