Answers · UK 2025/26
What is the basic State Pension amount for 2026/27?
The basic State Pension (old, for those who reached pension age before April 2016) is £176.45 per week for a full entitlement in 2026/27.
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The old basic State Pension for those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 is £176.45 per week (2026/27) for a full entitlement (30 qualifying NI years). The full new State Pension (for those reaching pension age after April 2016) is £230.25 per week (2026/27), requiring 35 qualifying NI years. Both are uprated annually by the Triple Lock (highest of inflation, earnings growth, or 2.5%).
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.