Changes to member contributions

Member Contributions

Each April the member contribution bands are updated in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In the year to September 2025 CPI was 3.8%. From 1 April 2026 the bands will be changed to reflect this. 

Annual Salary Rate for the Eligible Employment from 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 Annual Salary Rate for the Eligible Employment from 1 April 2026 Member Contribution Rate

Annual Salary Rate for the Eligible Employment from 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Annual Salary Rate for the Eligible Employment from 1 April 2026
Member Contribution Rate 
 Up to £34,872.99  Up to £36,198.99   7.4%
£34,873.00 to £46,943.99
 £36,199.00 to £48,727.99  8.9%
 £46,944.00 to £55,660.99  £48,728.00 to £57,776.99  9.9%
 £55,661.00 to £73,768.99  £57,777.00 to £76,572.99  10.5%
 £73,769.00 to £100,590.99  £76,573.00 to £104,413.99  11.6%
 £100,591.00 and above  £104,414.00 and above  12%

Employer contributions

The employer contribution rate will remain at 28.68%. This includes the 0.08% administration levy.

We'll be updating all our resources and webpages to reflect the changes.

Further information can be found on our updates page.

Last Updated: 03/03/2026 16:45