The cost to you
Your contribution rate is based on how much you are paid. It’s currently between 5.5% and 12.5% of your pensionable pay. If you join the 50/50 section of the Scheme, you would pay half the rates shown in the table below.
When you join, and every April afterwards, your employer will decide your contribution rate. If you have more than one job, your employer will set your contribution rate separately for each job. If your pay changes in the year, your employer may decide to review your contribution rate.
The table below shows the pay bands and contribution rates that apply from April 2024.
| If your actual pensionable pay is: | You pay a contribution rate of: |
|---|---|
| Up to £17,600 | 5.5% |
| £17,601 to £27,600 | 5.8% |
| £27,601 to £44,900 | 6.5% |
| £44,901 to £56,800 | 6.8% |
| £56,801 to £79,700 | 8.5% |
| £79,701 to £112,900 | 9.9% |
| £112,901 to £133,100 | 10.5% |
| £133,101 to £199,700 | 11.4% |
| £199,701 or more | 12.5% |
The contribution rates and pay bands are reviewed regularly and may change in the future. If you are a member of the Scheme, you should check your payslip to make sure that pension contributions are being taken.
You can use the Contributions calculator to see what contributions you pay based on your pay. You can use the calculator to see how your contributions are affected by your pay, tax relief and what section of the Scheme you are in.