Standard allowance

single claimant aged under 25168

£265.31

single claimant aged 25 or over

£334.91

joint claimants both aged under 25

£416.45

joint claimants where either is aged 25 or over

£525.72

Child element—

first child or qualifying young person169

£290.00

second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person170

£244.58

Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—

lower rate171

£132.89

higher rate172

£414.88

LCW and LCWRA elements173—

limited capability for work174

£132.89

limited capability for work and work-related activity175

£354.28

Carer element176

£168.81

Childcare costs element—

maximum amount for one child177

£646.35

maximum amount for two or more children

£1108.04