UK State Pension age timetable
The UK State Pension age was equalised for men and women at 65 in 2018, rose to 66 in 2020, and is legislated to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
Under current law, the State Pension age is scheduled to rise from 67 to 68 between 2044 and 2046 for people born on or after 6 April 1977.
Worked example: UK State Pension age lookup
A person born in May 1960 reaches State Pension age at 66 years and 1 month. A person born on or after 6 April 1977 currently has a State Pension age of 68.
Inputs for the uk state pension age calculator
Birth Year & Month
Enter your birth date to identify the statutory timetable that applies to your cohort.
CALCULATOR QUESTIONS
UK state pension age calculator questions
Can I claim my UK State Pension early?
No, the UK State Pension cannot be claimed before your official State Pension age under any circumstances.
How much does deferring the UK State Pension increase payments?
Deferring increases payments by 1% for every 9 weeks you delay (approx 5.8% for every full year deferred).