What is the workplace pension auto-enrolment earnings trigger in 2026?

Employers must automatically enrol workers aged 22 to State Pension age who earn at least £10,000 per year into a workplace pension scheme.

What are the minimum statutory workplace pension contribution rates?

The minimum total statutory contribution is 8% of qualifying earnings: 5% paid by the employee (including tax relief) and 3% paid by the employer.

What is the workplace pension auto-enrolment earnings trigger in 2026?

Employers must automatically enrol workers aged 22 to State Pension age who earn at least £10,000 per year into a workplace pension scheme.

What are the minimum statutory workplace pension contribution rates?

The minimum total statutory contribution is 8% of qualifying earnings: 5% paid by the employee (including tax relief) and 3% paid by the employer.

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Workplace Pension Auto-Enrolment Calculator

Calculate monthly employee (5%) and employer (3%) workplace pension contributions under the £10,000 auto-enrolment trigger and qualifying earnings thresholds.

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Workplace Pension Contribution Calculator

Compute monthly employee & employer statutory contributions

Gross Annual Salary (£)

Must be at least £10,000 for auto-enrolment

Monthly Contribution Breakdown:

Employee (5%)

£120/mo

£1438 / year

Employer (3%)

£72/mo

£863 / year

Total Pension Pot Add

£192/mo

£2301 / year

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