Both you and your employer pay contributions to pay for your LGPS pension. How much you pay depends on how much you earn. You will pay between 5.5% and 12.5% of your pensionable pay.
Every April your employer will decide your contribution rate. If you have more than one job, your employer will set your contribution rate separately for each job. The table below shows the pay bands and contribution rates that apply from April 2025.
| If your actual pensionable pay is: | You pay a contribution rate of: |
|---|---|
| Up to £17,800 | 5.5% |
| £17,801 to £28,000 | 5.8% |
| £28,001 to £45,600 | 6.5% |
| £45,601 to £57,700 | 6.8% |
| £57,701 to £81,000 | 8.5% |
| £81,001 to £114,800 | 9.9% |
| £114,801 to £135,300 | 10.5% |
| £135,301 to £203,000 | 11.4% |
| £203,001 or more | 12.5% |