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UC work allowance

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478576fbjjf · 15/06/2026 22:31

Hi, I’m having trouble doing the maths. The AET is £991 per month.
if I earn 1386 what would UC take at a rate of 55p in a pound please?
youre allowed 427 wages untouched so the 55 comes after that.
Thanks

OP posts:
ml3jp · 15/06/2026 22:34

Deduction would be £527.45

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478576fbjjf · 15/06/2026 22:36

Thankyou, that’s actually what I worked it out as! I’m surprised, I thought I’d got that wrong. Thank you

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GetAFurqingCompass · 15/06/2026 22:36

The AET is nothing to do with how much is deducted, so forget that number for a start!

Just take the work allowance (£427) off the total (£1386) - then you've got the amount that's taken into account when deductions are worked out (£959).

£959 x 0.55 = £527.45 - so that's how much will be deducted from your award if you earn £1386.

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