Pension contributions

Guidance on how much you pay, signing up for the 50/50 section, opting back in to the MAIN section.

Contribution rates for the MAIN section

The 2024/2025 employee contribution rates within the MAIN and 50/50 Sections of the LGPS are detailed below. These contribution rates are applied for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Employee contribution rates 2024/2025.
Band  Annual Salary Range

Contribution
Rate

MAIN Section

Contribution
Rate

50/50 Section

1  £0 to £17,600  5.5%  2.75%
2  £17,601 to £27,600  5.8%  2.9%
3  £27,601 to £44,900  6.5%  3.25%
4  £44,901 to £56,800  6.8%  3.4%
5  £56,801 to £79,700  8.5%  4.25%
6  £79,701 to £112,900  9.9%  4.95%
7  £112,901 to £133,100  10.5%  5.25%
8  £133,101 to £199,700  11.4%  5.7%
9  £199,701 or more  12.5%  6.25%