Universal Credit estimator

Get a rough estimate of your monthly Universal Credit, including the standard allowance, amounts for children and how your earnings reduce your payment.

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How this is worked out

We add your standard allowance, any child elements and your rent to get a maximum amount. If you work, we ignore earnings up to your work allowance and reduce the award by the taper rate on the rest. This is an estimate: several elements and caps are not included, and they are listed with the result.

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