Employee contribution rates 2025-2026

 

BandPensionable pay rangeMain section contribution rate50/50 section contribution rate
1 Up to £17,800 5.5% 2.75%
2 £17,801 to £28,000 5.8% 2.90%
3 £28,001 to £45,600 6.5% 3.25%
4 £45,601 to £57,700 6.8% 3.40%
5 £57,701 to £81,000 8.5% 4.25%
6 £81,001 to £114,800 9.9% 4.95%
7 £114,801 to £135,300 10.5% 5.25%
8 £135,301 to £203,000 11.4% 5.70%
9 £203,001 or more 12.5% 6.25%