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Universal Credit help!

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Vanessa2018 · 10/12/2018 18:26

Hello parents Smile

My wage currently is £18,893. If I go to a job where the salary is £16,000, would I get a little more UC as I would be taking a pay cut.

I'm just not sure!!

Thank you Biscuit

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Babyroobs · 10/12/2018 21:51

Yes if your monthly take home pay is less you will get more UC. Would you still be working the number of hours you need to for your commitments?

Babyroobs · 10/12/2018 21:52

The calculation to work out how much you get is wages minus £198 ( assuming you rent and have kids ) x0.63. This is the amount that your total UC amount is reduced by. Your total UC amount should be on your Uc statement.

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Vanessa2018 · 10/12/2018 23:14

I have no clue how to work it out. I do rent and have 1 child (5yr old) I just don't want to risk taking a pay cut and UC wouldn't cover most of the loss that's all. If I rung them and asked what could I get, would they be able to tell me? I'm sure not sure how to work it out Blush Might be me being a bit thick xx

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Vanessa2018 · 10/12/2018 23:15

PS. I'd still be working 37 hours a week xx

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