Universal Credit Calculator

Universal Credit Earnings Calculator

2026/27 Universal Credit rates

Estimate how your monthly earnings could affect your Universal Credit using the 55% earnings taper.

Enter the Universal Credit amount your household could receive before the earnings reduction is applied. You can usually find the breakdown of your award in your Universal Credit statement.

Important: This calculator provides an estimate only. It is not an official DWP Universal Credit calculation. Your actual payment can depend on your household circumstances, assessment period, housing costs, children, childcare, savings, other income and deductions.