What are the minimum pension contributions?

  1. Overview
  2. Workplace Pensions
  3. What are the minimum pension contributions?

From 6 April 2019 onwards, the minimum workplace pension contributions is a total of 8%, at least 3% of which must be paid by the employer.

These minimums are required by the auto-enrolment legislation. The employee must contribute 5% but they may reduce their contribution if the employer decides to contribute more than the minimum.  


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