PIP Payment Calculator UK 2025/26

PIP payment calculator UK 2025/26 — Daily Living standard £73.90 / enhanced £110.40, Mobility standard £29.20 / enhanced

Quick answer: UK PIP 2025/26: Daily Living £73.90 (standard) / £110.40 (enhanced) per week. Mobility £29.20 / £77.05 per week. Maximum combined: £187.45/week (£9,747.40/year). Tax-free, not means-tested.
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is the disability benefit for working-age UK adults (16-State Pension age). Two components: Daily Living (help with personal care/cognitive tasks) and Mobility (help getting around). Each has standard or enhanced rate. 2025/26 maximum: £187.45/week.

How pip payment calculator works in 2025/26

PIP rates 2025/26:

ComponentRateWeeklyAnnual
Daily LivingStandard£73.90£3,843
Daily LivingEnhanced£110.40£5,741
MobilityStandard£29.20£1,518
MobilityEnhanced£77.05£4,007
Max combinedBoth enhanced£187.45£9,747

Eligibility:

  • Aged 16 to State Pension age (66+)
  • Have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
  • Have difficulty with daily living and/or getting around (assessed by points-based system)
  • Have had difficulties for 3 months minimum AND expect to last 9+ months
  • UK resident, present in UK 2 of last 3 years

Points-based assessment: 0-12 points per activity. 8-11 points = standard rate. 12+ points = enhanced rate. 0-7 points = no award. Activities cover preparing food, washing/bathing, dressing, social engagement, mobility (1-50 metres / 50-200 metres standards).

Worked example: Standard Daily Living + Standard Mobility

£73.90 + £29.20 = £103.10/week. Annual £5,361. Tax-free, not means-tested.

Gross: £5,361 → Take-home: £5,361.00/year (£446.75/month)

Worked example: Enhanced Daily Living + Standard Mobility

£110.40 + £29.20 = £139.60/week. Annual £7,259. Common pattern for severe mental health or learning disability.

Gross: £7,259 → Take-home: £7,259.00/year (£604.92/month)

Worked example: Enhanced both (max award)

£187.45/week. Annual £9,747. Often for severe physical disability requiring constant supervision.

Gross: £9,747 → Take-home: £9,747.00/year (£812.25/month)

Frequently asked questions

Is PIP taxable?
No — PIP is completely tax-free. Doesn't count towards Personal Allowance, doesn't affect tax bands. Same as Attendance Allowance and DLA.
What's the difference between PIP and DLA?
DLA was replaced by PIP for working-age (16-65) starting 2013. Existing DLA child claimants transition to PIP at 16. DLA still exists for under-16s. Otherwise no new DLA claims for adults.
Does PIP affect Universal Credit?
PIP is IGNORED for UC means-test. Receiving PIP can INCREASE your UC by triggering disability premium / LCWRA element + Carer Element for someone caring for you.
How long does PIP application take?
DWP processing typically 14-20 weeks. Includes: form submission (PIP2), medical evidence, assessment (face-to-face, phone, or video). Backdated to claim date if approved.
Will I get reassessed?
Yes — fixed-period awards (1-10 years) get reassessed before expiry. Award letter states review date. Indefinite/long-term conditions may have 10-year light-touch review introduced 2023+.
What if my application is rejected?
Three options: (1) Mandatory Reconsideration (challenge within 1 month), (2) HMCTS Tribunal appeal if MR rejected, (3) New application with worsened condition. ~70% of tribunal appeals succeed — strong evidence is key.
Does PIP affect my pension?
No — PIP doesn't affect State Pension. Both can be received simultaneously up to State Pension age. After SP age, PIP transitions to Attendance Allowance (existing PIP can continue if claim made before SP age).

Official UK Sources

Last reviewed: May 2026 against HMRC 2025/26 rates.

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