FAQ: Which NHS pension tier am I in?
Find out which NHS Pension Scheme tier you belong on with our summary tables.
GP pension tiers in England and Wales 2023/24
The table sets out the GP contribution rates that will apply in both the 1995 and 2008 Sections of the NHS Pension Scheme, as well as the new 2015 Scheme.
| Tier | Pensionable earnings | Contribution rate from 1 April 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £0 to £13,246 | 5.1% |
| 2 | £13,247 to £17,673 | 5.7% |
| 3 | £17,674 to £24,022 | 6.1% |
| 4 | £24,023 to £25,146 | 6.8% |
| 5 | £25,147 to £29,634 | 7.7% |
| 6 | £29,635 to £30,638 | 8.8% |
| 7 | £30,639 to £45,995 | 9.8% |
| 8 | £45,996 to £51,707 | 10% |
| 9 | £51,708 to £58,971 | 11.6% |
| 10 | £58,972 to £75,632 | 12.5% |
| 11 | £75,633 and above | 13.5% |
GP locums in Scotland
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GP pension tiers in England and Wales 2024/25
| Pensionable earnings | Contribution rate from 1 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Up to £13,246 | 5.2% |
| £13,247 to £25,146 | 6.5% |
| £25,147 to £30,638 | 8.3% |
| £30,639 to £45,996 | 9.8% |
| £45,997 to £58,972 | 10.7% |
| £58,973 and above | 12.5% |
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