Updates to contribution bands

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. 

The CPI also impacts other pension factors, such as Annual Allowance, flexibility rates, and more. You can find all the information on our updates page. (This link opens in a new window)

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%
Last Updated: 13/03/2026 09:16