Regulation 36 Table showing amounts of elementsC1
England, Wales and Scotland
The amounts of the standard allowance, the child element, the F1LCWRA element and the carer element (which are all fixed amounts) and the maximum amounts of the childcare costs element are given in the following table.
The amount of the housing costs element is dealt with in regulation 26.
In the case of an award where the claimant is a member of a couple, but claims as a single person, the amounts are those shown in the table for a single claimant.
| Element | Amount for each assessment period | |
| F2Standard allowance | ||
| single claimant aged under 25 | £338.58 | |
| single claimant aged 25 or over | £424.90 | |
| joint claimants both aged under 25 | £528.34 | |
| joint claimants where either is aged 25 or over | £666.97 | |
| F3Child element— | ||
| | £303.94 | |
| Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person— | ||
| lower rate | £164.79 | |
| higher rate | £514.71 | |
| F6LCWRA element— | ||
| F7. . . | . . . | |
| F8claimant with limited capability for work and work-related activity, other than a pre-2026 claimant, a severe conditions criteria claimant or a claimant who is terminally ill | £217.26 | |
| F9pre-2026 claimant, severe conditions criteria claimant or claimant who is terminally ill | F10£429.80 | |
| Carer element | £209.34 | |
| Childcare costs element— | ||
| maximum amount for one child | £1,071.09 | |
| maximum amount for two or more children | £1,836.16 | |
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in reg. 36(1) substituted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 4(7)(a) (with Sch. 2 paras. 8-15)
- F2
Words in reg. 36 table substituted (6.4.2026 with effect in relation to assessment periods commencing on or after that date) by The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Rates of Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/113), regs. 1(4), 3(3)(a)
- F3
Reg. 36 table elements substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(n) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/148), arts. 1(3)(n), 32(2), Sch. 13
- F4
Words in reg. 36 table omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 14(5)(b)(i), 36(6); S.I. 2017/111, reg. 4; (with saving for a child or qualifying young person born before 6.4.2017 in S.I. 2014/1230, reg. 43)
- F5
Word in reg. 36 table substituted (6.4.2017) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 14(5)(b)(ii), 36(6); S.I. 2017/111, reg. 4; (with saving for a child or qualifying young person born before 6.4.2017 in S.I. 2014/1230, reg. 43)
- F6
Words in reg. 36 table substituted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 4(7)(b)(i) (with Sch. 2 paras. 8-15)
- F7
Words in reg. 36 table omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 4(7)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 2 paras. 8-15)
- F8
Words in reg. 36 table inserted (6.4.2026 with effect in relation to assessment periods commencing on or after that date) by Universal Credit Act 2025 (c. 22), s. 2(1)(a)(3)
- F9
Words in reg. 36 table substituted (6.4.2026 with effect in relation to assessment periods commencing on or after that date) by Universal Credit Act 2025 (c. 22), s. 2(1)(b)(3)
- F10
Sum in Reg. 36 table substituted (6.4.2026 with effect in relation to assessment periods commencing on or after that date) by The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Rates of Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/113), regs. 1(4), 3(3)(b)
Modifications
- C1
Reg. 36 modified (6.4.2021) by The Universal Credit (Extension of Coronavirus Measures) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/313), regs. 1, 2(1) (with reg. 2(2))