State Pension Facts for People Born in 1960
If you were born in 1960, you fall into the state pension age 66–66y9m cohort. The earliest you can claim your state pension is in 2026–2027. This depends on your exact birth month — use the calculator above for your precise date.
To receive the full new state pension of £241.30 per week, you need 35 qualifying National Insurance years. If you started work at 21, by 2027 you would have accumulated 46 potential qualifying years (assuming no gaps).
| NI Years | Weekly Pension | Annual Pension | vs Full Pension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years (min) | £68.94 | £3,585 | 29% |
| 20 years | £137.89 | £7,170 | 57% |
| 25 years | £172.36 | £8,963 | 71% |
| 30 years | £206.83 | £10,755 | 86% |
| 35 years (full) | £241.30 | £12,548 | 100% |
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