Why is the pay figure lower than my current salary?

Question:
Why is the pay figure lower than my current salary?
Answer:

We are notified of your average pay around May-June each year based on pay up to the end of the previous March. The date up to which your pay is held is shown on the financial details screen.

If you wish to use your current salary you may do so when using the benefit projector. However it should be noted that benefits are based on a twelve-month average. Therefore, if you have fixed your retirement date and it is within the next 3 months, please request an estimate in writing to:

Pension Services Section
Staffordshire Place 2
Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH