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PIP Rates 2026/27: Daily Living & Mobility Payments Explained

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How PIP rates and components work

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PIP is made up of two separate components — daily living and mobility — and each one is paid at either the standard or enhanced rate, depending on how many points you score under the PIP points system. You do not need to qualify for both; many people are awarded just one.

Current weekly rates (2026/27)

Daily living component

Standard rate£72.65/wk
Enhanced rate£108.55/wk

Mobility component

Standard rate£28.70/wk
Enhanced rate£75.75/wk
The maximum possible PIP award is £184.30 a week — enhanced daily living plus enhanced mobility, paid together.

How the two components combine

Each component is scored out of a maximum of 12 points across its own set of activities: 10 activities for daily living, 2 for mobility. Scoring 8-11 points on a component gets the standard rate; 12 or more points gets the enhanced rate. See the daily living descriptors and the mobility descriptors for exactly what each activity assesses.

  • Your daily living and mobility totals are calculated completely separately.
  • You can be awarded neither, one, or both components.
  • Each component you qualify for is paid at whichever single rate — standard or enhanced — your points reach.
  • Payments are usually made every 4 weeks, directly into your bank account.

Worked examples

  • Enhanced daily living only: £108.55/wk
  • Standard daily living + standard mobility: £101.35/wk
  • Enhanced daily living + enhanced mobility (maximum): £184.30/wk

PIP can also unlock extra help elsewhere — see how an award interacts with Universal Credit and how it can help a family member qualify for Carer's Allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum PIP payment?

The maximum is both components paid at the enhanced rate: £108.55 daily living plus £75.75 mobility, totalling £184.30 a week (2026/27 rates).

Can I get both the daily living and mobility components?

Yes. They are scored and awarded completely independently. Many successful claims receive both components, but plenty of people are awarded just one — for example, enhanced daily living with no mobility award, or the other way round.

Do PIP rates increase every year?

Yes, PIP rates are normally reviewed and uprated each April, usually in line with inflation. The figures on this page are the 2026/27 rates.

Is PIP taxable or means-tested?

No. PIP is tax-free and is not affected by your savings, income, or a partner’s earnings. It is paid on top of most other benefits, including earnings from work.

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