Overview
- Universal Credit payments reduce by 55p for every £1 earned beyond a claimant’s work allowance.
- Those receiving housing support or in temporary council accommodation can earn up to £411 per month before payments taper.
- Claimants without housing help benefit from a higher work allowance of £684 before credits begin to reduce.
- There is no limit on the number of hours worked and most employers report wages directly to the DWP, while the self-employed submit earnings monthly.
- Payments stop when earnings exceed thresholds and will resume automatically if wages fall within six months, otherwise a new claim is required.