The amount of state pension you will get depends primarily on your National Insurance (NI) contribution record. In 2025-26, the full new state pension is £230.25 per week. To receive the full amount, you usually need 35 qualifying years of NI contributions. If you have fewer than 35 years but at least 10 years, you will get a proportionally smaller amount based on the number of qualifying years you have. The exact amount can also be affected if you were "contracted out" of the state pension system before 2016 or if you have additional state pension entitlements from before that time. The state pension increases each year by the highest of earnings growth, price inflation (measured by the Consumer Prices Index), or 2.5%. You can check your specific state pension forecast on the official government website, which will provide your personalized estimate based on your contribution history and other factors.