PIP rates for 2026/27
Every rate rose by 3.8% on 6 April 2026, in line with the September 2025 inflation figure. Here are the current amounts, and the history behind them.
Current rates from 6 April 2026
| Component | Rate | Weekly | Every 4 weeks | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Living | Standard | £76.70 | £306.80 | £3,988.40 |
| Daily Living | Enhanced | £114.60 | £458.40 | £5,959.20 |
| Mobility | Standard | £30.30 | £121.20 | £1,575.60 |
| Mobility | Enhanced | £80.00 | £320.00 | £4,160.00 |
Combined awards
| Daily Living | Mobility | Weekly | Every 4 weeks | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | £107.00 | £428.00 | £5,564.00 |
| Standard | Enhanced | £156.70 | £626.80 | £8,148.40 |
| Enhanced | Standard | £144.90 | £579.60 | £7,534.80 |
| Enhanced | Enhanced | £194.60 | £778.40 | £10,119.20 |
PIP is tax-free. It does not count as income, is not subject to National Insurance, and does not count towards the benefit cap. It is also unaffected by your earnings, savings or whether you work.
Points thresholds
| Points scored in a component | Result |
|---|---|
| 0–7 | No award for that component |
| 8–11 | Standard rate |
| 12 or more | Enhanced rate |
Daily Living and Mobility are scored separately, and the totals are never combined. It is possible to receive no award at all, one component, or both.
Uprating history
PIP rates are reviewed each year and normally change on the first Monday in April, in line with the previous September's inflation figure. This table is useful for working out backpay that spans more than one rate year.
| From | DL standard | DL enhanced | Mob standard | Mob enhanced | Max combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | £76.70 | £114.60 | £30.30 | £80.00 | £194.60 |
| April 2025 | £73.90 | £110.40 | £29.20 | £77.05 | £187.45 |
| April 2024 | £72.65 | £108.55 | £28.70 | £75.75 | £184.30 |
| April 2023 | £68.10 | £101.75 | £26.90 | £71.00 | £172.75 |
| April 2022 | £61.85 | £92.40 | £24.45 | £64.50 | £156.90 |
| April 2021 | £60.00 | £89.60 | £23.70 | £62.55 | £152.15 |
| April 2020 | £59.70 | £89.15 | £23.60 | £62.25 | £151.40 |
| April 2019 | £58.70 | £87.65 | £23.20 | £61.20 | £148.85 |
| April 2018 | £57.30 | £85.60 | £22.65 | £59.75 | £145.35 |
| April 2017 | £55.65 | £83.10 | £22.00 | £58.00 | £141.10 |
| April 2016 | £55.10 | £82.30 | £21.80 | £57.45 | £139.75 |
| April 2015 | £55.10 | £82.30 | £21.80 | £57.45 | £139.75 |
| April 2014 | £54.45 | £81.30 | £21.55 | £56.75 | £138.05 |
| April 2013 | £53.00 | £79.15 | £21.00 | £55.25 | £134.40 |
PIP was introduced in April 2013. Rates shown are weekly amounts. Some years produced no increase, most notably 2016.
Why the history matters for backpay. If your backpay period crosses an April boundary, the DWP should apply the rate in force before April to the earlier part and the new rate afterwards. Applying a single rate across the whole period is one of the most common backpay errors — and it is usually in the DWP's favour. Our backpay calculator splits the period automatically at each rate change.
Other benefits that pay similar rates
Several other benefits are uprated on the same timetable and at the same rates as PIP. If you are comparing, these are the equivalents for 2026/27:
| Benefit | Rate | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance Allowance | Higher rate | £114.60 |
| Attendance Allowance | Lower rate | £76.70 |
| DLA care component | Highest | £114.60 |
| DLA care component | Middle | £76.70 |
| DLA care component | Lowest | £30.30 |
| DLA mobility component | Higher | £80.00 |
| DLA mobility component | Lower | £30.30 |
| Carer's Allowance | Standard | £86.45 |
Attendance Allowance and DLA pay the same weekly amounts as the equivalent PIP components, because they share an uprating mechanism. This is convenient but coincidental — the eligibility rules are different.
What a PIP award unlocks
Motability Scheme
Available with the enhanced Mobility rate. You can exchange the mobility component for a lease on a car, wheelchair or scooter.
Blue Badge
Automatic entitlement in most circumstances with either rate of Mobility, and in some cases with Daily Living.
Higher Universal Credit
A PIP award supports a claim for the LCWRA element in Universal Credit and can exempt you from the benefit cap.
Road tax exemption
Available in some circumstances with the enhanced Mobility rate.
Disabled person's railcard
Discounted travel, and a companion can travel at the same discount on most journeys.
Passported support
Council Tax Reduction, the Warm Home Discount and various local schemes often use a PIP award as a qualifying route.
Frequently asked questions
When do PIP rates change?
Normally on the first Monday of April each year, based on the previous September's Consumer Prices Index. In 2026 the change took effect on 6 April, and rates rose by 3.8%.
How often is PIP paid?
Every four weeks, in arrears, usually straight into a bank account. Under the Special Rules for End of Life, payment is weekly instead.
Is PIP affected by my earnings or savings?
No. PIP is not means-tested and is not affected by income, savings, investments or employment. It is also paid on top of other benefits without reducing them.
Can the DWP take PIP back?
Yes, but only in specific circumstances — typically where a decision is revised on review or appeal, or where an overpayment has arisen. If you have been overpaid, the DWP must normally notify you and explain the basis before recovering it.
My award is paid at last year's rate. Is that an error?
Possibly. Uprating is supposed to be automatic. Check your most recent award notice against the current rates above. If you are being paid a previous year's amount, ring the PIP enquiry line on 0800 121 4433. Shortfalls of this kind can be recovered as arrears.
Think you have been underpaid?
If the DWP applied the wrong rate or the wrong start date, that shortfall is recoverable. We can check the calculation against your decision letter.
Book a consultation — £50 Read the appeal guide