State Pension
UK State Pension age
UK State Pension age is 65 for men and 60 for women.
The State Pension age for women will increase gradually from 2010, so that by 2020 it will be 65. This means:
- women born on or before 5 April 1950 will reach State Pension age at age 60;
- women born on or after 6 April 1955 will reach State Pension age at age 65;
- women born on or after 6 April 1950 and on or before 5 April 1955 will have a State Pension age between 60 and 65.
Between 2024 and 2046 the UK State Pension age for both men and women is to increase from 65 to 68. The State Pension age calculator shows the date when people will reach State Pension age.
- Calculating your State Pension age (Directgov)
The Government is reviewing the current timetable for increasing the State Pension age. No decision has yet been made as to how this timetable will change. Any change would require the approval of Parliament.
UK State Pension estimate
If you are not within four months of your UK State Pension age, you can get an estimate of the UK State Pension you may get. Your estimate will be based on your UK National Insurance contributions record, and will not take into account any insurance you have paid in another country. There is more information on how you can get an estimate, and what it will tell you, on Directgov.
- Getting a State Pension estimate (Directgov)
