Workplace pension contribution calculator.

See how much you and your employer could be paying into your workplace pension each month.

Your details

Your age

This helps us keep the estimate within the usual auto-enrolment age range.

Your salary

How does your employer calculate contributions?

If you’re not sure, choose qualifying earnings. That is the usual auto-enrolment basis.

Qualifying earningsSalary between £6,240 and £50,270 a yearMy full salaryContributions are based on all of your salary

Your contributions

Enter the percentages shown in your pension scheme or employer letter.

Your contribution

Usually taken from your pay

Employer contribution

Paid by your employer

Tax relief

Do you know how your pension scheme gives you tax relief?

I’m not sureWe’ll show an illustration and explain the assumptionNet pay arrangementRelief is applied through payroll before tax is calculatedRelief at sourceYour provider adds basic-rate relief to your contribution

Not sure? Check your payslip or ask your employer. We’ll use a basic-rate illustration until you know.

A quick way to sense-check your payslip.

Use the result to compare the employee, employer and total amounts shown in your pension paperwork. If the numbers do not match, your scheme may use different pensionable pay or contribution rules.

Read about workplace pension duties