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How much State Pension will I get in 2026/27?
The full new State Pension is £221.20 per week (£11,502/year) in 2026/27. You need 35 qualifying NI years for the full amount, and at least 10 years for any pension. You can check your NI record at gov.uk.
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The full new State Pension for 2026/27 is £221.20 per week, equivalent to approximately £11,502 per year. It increased by the triple lock (the highest of inflation, average earnings or 2.5%). To receive the full amount you need at least 35 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions or credits. You need a minimum of 10 qualifying years to receive any State Pension at all. You can check your NI record, see your forecast State Pension amount and identify gaps to fill via your Personal Tax Account at gov.uk. Gaps can be filled by making voluntary Class 3 NI contributions (£824.20 per year for 2026/27). State Pension age is currently 66; it is scheduled to rise to 67 for those born after April 1960 and potentially 68 for later cohorts. The State Pension is taxable income but is paid without deduction — HMRC usually collects tax by adjusting your tax code if you have other income. Use the State Pension Forecast calculator to estimate your retirement income.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.