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Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) - How much you get
Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) Payments
Jobseekers Allowance is paid every 14 days, and it is paid directly into your bank account or building society account.
Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance
The maximum weekly amounts you can claim are:
- 16 - 25 year olds = £50.95
- 25 year olds and over = £64.30
If you get an occupational or personal pension, it may alter the amount of benefit you get.
It is recommended you contact the Job Centre Plus to find out how much Job Seekers Allowance you can claim:
For more information on Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance click here
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
The maximum weekly amounts you can claim are:
- Single people, under 25 years old = £50.95
- Single people, 25 years old and over = £64.30
- Couples and civil partnerships who are over 18 = £100.95
- lone parents, under 18 years old = £50.95
- lone parents, 18 years old and over = £64.30
The amount you are entitled to maybe less after your household income, pension and savings is taken into account.
It is recommended you contact the Job Centre Plus to find out how much Job Seekers Allowance you can claim:
For more information on Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance click here