State Pension Age Calculator
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach State Pension age, using the official UK timetable set by law.
| Date of birth | State Pension age |
|---|---|
| 6 October 1954 to 5 April 1960 | 66 |
| 6 April 1960 to 5 March 1961 | 66 plus 1 to 11 months, rising by a month for each month of birth |
| 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 | 67 |
| 6 April 1977 to 5 April 1978 | A fixed date between 6 May 2044 and 6 March 2046 |
| 6 April 1978 onwards | 68 |
If you were born before 6 October 1954, you've already reached State Pension age. The age can change if Parliament passes a new law, so it's worth checking your State Pension forecast every few years.
The full new State Pension is £241.30 a week in 2026/27, which is about £12,548 a year. It normally rises each April under the triple lock.
- You need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance for the full amount, and at least 10 years to get any.
- Gaps can sometimes be filled with voluntary contributions. Check your record before paying.
- Your amount may be lower if you were contracted out before April 2016.
- State Pension counts as taxable income, but no tax is taken from it directly.
What is the State Pension age now?
The State Pension age is 66 for people born between 6 October 1954 and 5 April 1960. It is rising to 67 in monthly steps for people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961, and is 67 for anyone born between 6 March 1961 and 5 April 1977.
When will the State Pension age rise to 68?
Under current law it rises from 67 to 68 between 2044 and 2046, affecting people born between 6 April 1977 and 5 April 1978. Anyone born on or after 6 April 1978 has a State Pension age of 68. The government reviews the timetable regularly, and any change would need a new law.
How much is the full new State Pension?
The full new State Pension is £241.30 a week in 2026/27. You usually need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance to get the full amount and at least 10 years to get anything.
Does the State Pension start automatically?
No. You should get a letter about 2 months before you reach State Pension age explaining how to claim. If you do not claim, you can defer it, and your weekly amount increases for every week you delay.
Can I get my workplace or private pension earlier?
Yes. Workplace and personal pensions have their own minimum age, which is 55 now and rises to 57 from 6 April 2028. That is separate from State Pension age.
Sources: GOV.UK: State Pension age timetable and The new State Pension. For a personal figure, use GOV.UK's checker.