how much is state pension

The full new State Pension amount for the financial year 2025-26 is £230.25 per week, which totals £11,973 per year. This applies to people reaching State Pension age on or after April 6, 2016, and requires 35 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions. For those who reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016, the full basic State Pension is £176.45 per week, or £9,175 per year. These amounts increased by 4.1% as part of the UK government's triple lock policy effective from April 6, 2025. The exact amount an individual receives may be different depending on their National Insurance record and any voluntary contributions made to fill gaps.