Social Security and Other Rates
2022/23 social security rates not yet published. These are the rates as at 27/10/21. Weekly rates and taxable unless stated otherwise.
Employment and Support Allowance (contribution-based taxable) |
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13-week assessment phase |
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Aged under 25: up to £59.20 |
Aged 25 or over: up to £74.70 |
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From week 14 after Work Capability Assessment if eligible |
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In Work Related Activity Group |
up to £104.40 |
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In Support Group |
up to £114.10 |
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Bereavement Support Payments (non-taxable) – initial and for 18 months |
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Higher rate:* £3,500 lump sum |
£350 monthly |
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Standard rate: £2,500 lump sum |
£100 monthly |
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*If entitled to or claiming Child Benefit or pregnant at partner’s death |
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Statutory Pay Rates |
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Statutory Sick Pay |
£96.35 standard rate |
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Statutory Maternity Pay/Statutory Adoption Pay |
First 6 weeks: |
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Statutory Paternity Pay |
90% of average weekly pay up to £151.97 |
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Shared Parental Pay |
Up to 37 weeks: |
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Child Benefit (see 'Income Tax - High Income Child Benefit Charge') |
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£21.15 |
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Child benefit, each subsequent child |
£14.00 |
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National Living/National Minimum Wage (hourly) 1/4/22 – 31/3/23 |
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Aged 23 and over - National Living Wage |
£9.50 |
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Age 21–22 - National Minimum Wage |
£9.18 |
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Aged 18–20 - National Minimum Wage |
£6.83 |
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Aged under 18 - National Minimum Wage |
£4.81 |
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Apprentice - National Minimum Wage |
£4.81 |