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%. A review of Partnership rates will be undertaken and a further EPN will be issued should changes be appropriate.
Member pension contribution rates for 2025/2026
The figures in brackets show the 2024/25 salary thresholds where a threshold has changed.
| Annualised rate of pensionable earnings | Member/Employee contribution rate | |
|---|---|---|
| From | To | |
| £0 | £34,799(£34,199) | 4.60% |
| £34,800 (£34,200) | £56,000 | 5.45% |
| £56,001 | £150,000 | 7.35% |
| £150,001 | - | 8.05% |
The figures in brackets show the 2024/25 salary thresholds where a threshold has changed.
| Band | Revised |
|---|---|
| Band 1 (£23,000 and under) | 28.97% |
| Band 2 (£23,001 to £45,500) | 28.97% |
| Band 3 (£45,501 to £77,000) | 28.97% |
| Band 4 (£77,001+) | 28.97% |
| Mini-ASLCs for partnership are 0.5%, regardless of salary band. | |
New employer contribution rates will apply from 1 April 2024 - please see EPN698 for more information.
The figures in brackets show the 2026/27 salary thresholds where a threshold has changed.
| Annualised rate of pensionable earnings | Member/Employee contribution rate | |
|---|---|---|
| From | To | |
| £0 | £36,199(£34,799) | 4.60% |
| £36,200 (£34,800) | £56,000 | 5.45% |
| £56,001 | £150,000 | 7.35% |
| £150,001 | - | 8.05% |
Member contribution rates 01/04/24 - 31/03/25
| Annualised rate of pensionable earnings | Member/Employee contribution rate | |
|---|---|---|
| From | To | |
| £0 | £34,199(£34,200) | 4.60% |
| £34,200 (£32,001) | £56,000 | 5.45% |
| £56,001 | £150,000 | 7.35% |
| £150,001 | - | 8.05% |
Member contribution rates 01/04/23 - 31/03/24
| From | To | Contribution rate |
|---|---|---|
| £0 | £32,000 | 4.60% |
| £32,001 | £56,000 | 5.45% |
| £56,001 | £150,000 | 7.35% |
| £150,001 | - | 8.05% |
| Annualised rate of pensionable earnings | Member contribution rate | |
|---|---|---|
| From | To | |
| £0 | £23,100 | 4.60% |
| £23,101 | £56,000 | 5.45% |
| £56,001 | £150,000 | 7.35% |
| £150,001 | - | 8.05% |
Pre 2021 - available soon.