Benefit cap amounts

The amount you get through the benefit cap depends on whether:

  • you live inside or outside Greater London
  • you’re single or in a couple
  • your children live with you (if you’re single)

If you’re in a couple but you do not live together, you’ll get the amounts for a single person.

Benefit cap outside Greater London

Per week Per month
If you’re in a couple £423.46 £1,835
If you’re a single parent and your children live with you £423.46 £1,835
If you’re a single adult £283.71 £1,229.42

Benefit cap inside Greater London

Per week Per month
If you’re in a couple £486.98 £2,110.25
If you’re a single parent and your children live with you £486.98 £2,110.25
If you’re a single adult £326.26 £1,413.92