State Pension Amount
The full weekly State Pension for 2026/27 under the new and old schemes, and the National Insurance years needed to qualify.
Full new State Pension (weekly)
£241.30
For people who reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016. Your own amount depends on your National Insurance record.
GOV.UK — DWP · since 6 Apr 2026 · checked 30 Sep 2026
Qualifying years for the full new State Pension
35 years
People who were contracted out before 2016 usually need more.
GOV.UK — DWP · checked 30 Sep 2026
Full basic State Pension (weekly)
£184.90
For men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953.
GOV.UK — DWP · since 6 Apr 2026 · checked 30 Sep 2026
What's changed
- 6 April 2026 Full basic State Pension (weekly) rose from £176.45 to £184.90.
- 6 April 2026 Full new State Pension (weekly) rose from £230.25 to £241.30.