New rise in Carer’s Allowance earnings limit
The earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance, the main carers’ benefit, will go up from £151 per week to £196 per week from the 7th of April 2025.
This means more carers juggling work and care can access Carer’s Allowance for the first time due to the earnings limit increase.
Unpaid carers in employment will benefit from a significant rise in the earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance, allowing carers to earn up to £2,340 more each year.
From 7th of April 2025, working carers can earn up to £196 per week after certain deductions – the equivalent of 16 hours at the National Living Wage – and continue to claim Carer’s Allowance. This is an increase of £45 compared to the previous earnings limit of £151.
A large increase
This is the largest increase to the earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance since the benefit was introduced in 1976. It will allow more carers nationally to access Carer’s Allowance, providing vital income for carers juggling work and care.
Carer’s Allowance, the main benefit for carers, is available if you spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone who is disabled, ill or elderly and who receive certain benefits.
The increase to the earnings limit will help thousands of carers – whose earnings were previously above the threshold – to access Carer’s Allowance for the first time.
From 7 April 2025, Carer’s Allowance will rise by 1.7% from £81.90 to £83.30 per week.
Find out how carer welfare benefits can help your financial situation
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You can read more about the carer benefits advice service here.
