PIP Rates 2026/27: How Much Is PIP and What Does Your Award Mean?
If you have received a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision, one of the first questions is usually: how much PIP will I get? Your payment depends on whether you qualify for the daily living component, the mobility component, or both, and whether each component is awarded at the standard or enhanced rate.
For 2026/27, the weekly PIP rates are £76.70 or £114.60 for daily living and £30.30 or £80.00 for mobility. PIP is tax-free, is not affected by your income or savings, and is usually paid every four weeks.
This guide explains the current PIP award rates, how the points system affects your award, what the figures on your PIP decision letter mean and what to do if you think your award is wrong.
Quick Answer: PIP Rates 2026/27
- Daily living – standard rate: £76.70 a week
- Daily living – enhanced rate: £114.60 a week
- Mobility – standard rate: £30.30 a week
- Mobility – enhanced rate: £80.00 a week
- Maximum award: if you receive enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility, £194.60 a week, usually £778.40 every four weeks
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What Are the PIP Rates for 2026/27?
The current weekly PIP rates for the 2026/27 benefit year are:
| PIP component | Standard rate | Enhanced rate |
|---|---|---|
| Daily living | £76.70 a week | £114.60 a week |
| Mobility | £30.30 a week | £80.00 a week |
PIP is usually paid every four weeks. Your actual four-week payment depends on which component or components you receive and at what rate. The amount is not reduced because you work, have savings or receive income from another source.
How Are PIP Awards Calculated?
PIP is not calculated by looking at your diagnosis alone. The assessment looks at how your health condition or disability affects specific daily living and mobility activities. Each activity contains descriptors, and each descriptor carries a number of points.
The daily living and mobility components are scored separately. For each component:
- 8 to 11 points normally gives the standard rate.
- 12 points or more normally gives the enhanced rate.
- If you score fewer than 8 points for a component, you do not receive that component.
The points do not increase the payment pound by pound. Once you reach the threshold for standard or enhanced rate, you receive the fixed weekly amount for that component. This is why two people with different total scores can still receive the same weekly rate.
Examples of PIP Award Amounts
| Award | Weekly amount | Typical 4-week amount |
|---|---|---|
| Standard daily living only | £76.70 | £306.80 |
| Enhanced daily living only | £114.60 | £458.40 |
| Standard daily living + standard mobility | £107.00 | £428.00 |
| Standard daily living + enhanced mobility | £156.70 | £626.80 |
| Enhanced daily living + standard mobility | £144.90 | £579.60 |
| Enhanced daily living + enhanced mobility | £194.60 | £778.40 |
These four-week figures are simply four times the weekly rate. Your first payment or a payment following a change in award can be different because the effective date of the decision may affect the amount due.
What Does My PIP Award Letter Mean?
Your PIP decision letter should tell you whether you have been awarded the daily living component, the mobility component, or both. It should also show whether each component is at the standard or enhanced rate, when the award starts, how long the award lasts and when it may be reviewed.
When reading the letter, check the following carefully:
- Which PIP component or components you have been awarded.
- Whether the rate is standard or enhanced.
- The points awarded for the activities considered.
- The start date of the award.
- The length of the award and any review date.
- The payment information and any arrears due.
If the letter does not reflect the help you need or you believe the points are wrong, do not focus only on the total amount of money. Look at the individual activities and descriptors because those are what determine the award.
If you think the award is wrong, you may be able to challenge the decision. Read our guide on how to appeal a PIP decision for the next steps and the relevant time limits.
PIP award lower than expected?
Zain Legal & Co can review the decision, the points awarded and the evidence and explain the practical next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions About PIP Rates and Awards
How much is PIP in 2026?
For 2026/27, daily living is £76.70 a week at the standard rate or £114.60 at the enhanced rate. Mobility is £30.30 a week at the standard rate or £80.00 at the enhanced rate.
What is the maximum PIP award in 2026/27?
If you receive enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility, the combined weekly amount is £194.60. PIP is usually paid every four weeks, which is £778.40 for four weeks at those rates.
What does my PIP award letter mean?
The letter sets out which component or components you have been awarded, the rate, the start date, the award period and usually the points used in the decision. Check these details carefully because they determine how much you receive and whether the decision should be challenged.
How many points do I need for standard PIP?
You normally need at least 8 points in the relevant component to receive the standard rate.
How many points do I need for enhanced PIP?
You normally need at least 12 points in the relevant component to receive the enhanced rate.
Is PIP paid weekly or monthly?
PIP is expressed as a weekly rate but is usually paid every four weeks. Your decision letter tells you when your first payment is due and the day you will normally be paid.
Does income or savings affect PIP?
No. PIP is not means-tested. The amount you receive is not affected by your income or savings, and PIP is tax-free.
What if my PIP award is reduced or stopped after a review?
Read the decision carefully and check the points and descriptors. You may be able to ask DWP to reconsider the decision and, if necessary, appeal. Act promptly because time limits apply. Read more about what to do if your PIP award is reduced or stopped after review.
Speak to Zain Legal & Co about your PIP decision.
Need Help Understanding or Challenging Your PIP Award?
If your PIP award is lower than you expected, has been reduced after review or has been stopped, Zain Legal & Co can review the decision, the points awarded and the evidence and explain the practical next steps.
You may also find these pages helpful: PIP appeals, how long a PIP appeal takes in 2026, and common reasons PIP claims are denied.
