DWP New Style JSA 2026£114.10/Wk Rate26 Weeks Max
New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Calculator
Calculate your New Style JSA weekly payment (£90.50 under 25 / £114.10 aged 25+) paid for up to 26 weeks based on your Class 1 NI record.
New Style JSA Benefit Estimator
Compute weekly allowance based on age group and NI contributions
JSA Benefit Entitlement Result:
Weekly New Style JSA Rate
£114.1/wk
Paid Bi-WeeklyMax Total Benefit (26 Weeks)
£2966.6
6 Months EntitlementDWP New Style JSA Rates Breakdown (2025/2026)
New Style JSA is a contribution-based benefit paid fortnightly by Jobcentre Plus.
| Age Bracket | Weekly Payment Rate | Fortnightly Payment | Max 26-Week Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 25 Years Old | £90.50 / week | £181.00 every 2 weeks | £2,353.00 total |
| Aged 25 and Over | £114.10 / week | £228.20 every 2 weeks | £2,966.60 total |
New Style JSA vs Universal Credit
New Style JSA
Based only on Class 1 NI record. Savings over £16,000 and partner income are ignored.
Universal Credit
Means-tested benefit. Savings over £16,000 disqualify you; partner income reduces payments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
New Style JSA pays £90.50 per week if you are under 25, or £114.10 per week if you are aged 25 or over. It is paid for up to 26 weeks.
No. New Style JSA is a contribution-based benefit based on your Class 1 National Insurance record over the past 2 tax years. Your partner's income and your personal savings are not taken into account.
New Style JSA is paid for a maximum of 182 days (26 weeks / 6 months). After 26 weeks, payments stop, though you may apply for Universal Credit.
To receive JSA, you must sign a Claimant Commitment with your Jobcentre Work Coach, agreeing to actively search for work for up to 35 hours per week.
Yes. You can work less than 16 hours per week while claiming JSA. Earnings above £5/week (or £20/week for certain groups) are deducted from your weekly JSA benefit.