War Pension rates 2025 to 2026
War Pension Scheme payments rose by 3.8% from the payday in the week of 6 April 2026, in line with the September 2025 CPI. The rates below are the tax-free weekly and yearly amounts by degree of disablement for service before 6 April 2005. For injuries on or after that date, see the AFCS instead. These figures are compensation, not your AFPS pension.
Key takeaways
- War pensions rose 3.8% from April 2026, the same CPI uprating as armed forces pensions.
- 20% or more is a weekly pension; below 20% is a one-off gratuity.
- At 100%, the weekly rate is £248.10 (£12,946 a year).
- Extra allowances (Constant Attendance, Mobility Supplement, Unemployability) can be added for severe cases.
Weekly and yearly rates by disablement (April 2026)
Other Ranks rates, effective from the payday in the week of 6 April 2026. Officers receive a yearly equivalent. This 3.8% rise matches the 2026 armed forces pension increase.
| Disablement % | Weekly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | £248.10 | £12,946 |
| 90% | £223.29 | £11,651 |
| 80% | £198.48 | £10,357 |
| 70% | £173.67 | £9,062 |
| 60% | £148.86 | £7,768 |
| 50% | £124.05 | £6,473 |
| 40% | £99.24 | £5,178 |
| 30% | £74.43 | £3,884 |
| 20% | £49.62 | £2,589 |
Below 20%: gratuities
An assessment below 20% pays a one-off lump-sum gratuity rather than a weekly pension. For an indefinite assessment the amounts are roughly £3,945 (1 to 5%), £8,770 (6 to 14%) and £15,339 (15 to 19%).
Supplementary allowances
Severe or complex cases can add allowances on top of the basic pension. The main weekly rates from April 2026 are the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement at £89.25, Constant Attendance Allowance up to £187.20 at the exceptional rate, Unemployability Supplement at £153.25, and the Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance at £93.60. Eligibility depends on the condition and your circumstances.
To turn a percentage into your own figure, use the War Pension calculator.
Frequently asked questions
James Hartley
James Hartley spent 22 years in the British Army, including unit personnel administration and pensions and records duties, and now writes the scheme guides and scenario pages on this site. He is not a regulated financial adviser, so the content is general information rather than personal advice.
Sources: gov.uk · GAD factors · Veterans UK · Forces Pension Society · MoneyHelper.