Standard allowance

single claimant aged under 25168

£257.33

single claimant aged 25 or over

£324.84

joint claimants both aged under 25

£403.93

joint claimants where either is aged 25 or over

£509.91

Child element—

first child or qualifying young person169

£282.50

second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person170

£237.08

Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—

lower rate171

£128.89

higher rate172

£402.41

LCW and LCWRA elements173—

limited capability for work174

£128.89

limited capability for work and work-related activity175

£343.63

Carer element176

£163.73

Childcare costs element—

maximum amount for one child177

£646.35

maximum amount for two or more children

£1108.04