​​Contribution rates

​​How much you and your employer will pay towards your pension

​​​The following contributions rates apply for members of the classic, classic plus, premium, nuvos and alpha pension schemes.

There are no changes to the partnership pension employer rates at this time and the mini-ASLC will remain at 0.5%.

Member contribution rates 2026/2027

The figures in brackets show the 2024/25 salary thresholds where a threshold has changed.

Annual Pensionable earnings Member contribution rate
£0 - £36,199 (£34,799) 4.6%
£36,200 (£34,800) - £56,000 5.45%
£56,001 - £150,000 7.35%
£150,001+ 8.05%

Member contribution rates 2025/2026

The figures in brackets show the 2024/25 salary thresholds where a threshold has changed.

Annual Pensionable earnings Member contribution rate
£0 - £34,799 (£34,199) 4.6%
£34,800 (£34,200) - £56,000 5.45%
£56,001 - £150,000 7.35%
£150,001+ 8.05%

Employer contribution rates 2025/2026

The figures in brackets show the 2024/25 salary thresholds where a threshold has changed.

Band Amount Revised
1 £23,000 and under 28.97%
2 £23,001 - £45,500 28.97%
3 £45,501 - £77,000 28.97%
4 £77,001+ 28.97%

Mini-ASLCs for partnership are 0.5%, regardless of salary band.

If you’re looking for further information on Employer Contributions, please visit our dedicated employer page.

Past member contributions rates

Member contribution rates 2024/2025

Annual Pensionable earnings Member contribution rate
£0 - £34,199 4.6%
£34,200 - £56,000 5.45%
£56,001 - £150,000 7.35%
£150,001+ 8.05%

Member contribution rates 2023/2024

Annual Pensionable earnings Member contribution rate
£0 - £32,000 4.6%
£32,001- £56,000 5.45%
£56,001 - £150,000 7.35%
£150,001+ 8.05%

Member contribution rates 2022/2023

Annual Pensionable earnings Member contribution rate
£0 - £23,100 4.6%
£23,101- £56,000 5.45%
£56,001 - £150,000 7.35%
£150,001+ 8.05%

Pre 2021 contribution rates

We’ve collated past contribution rates pre 2021 in a PDF format and linked below for you to reference back to if needed.

View past contributions rates.