When do the Pension contributions increase?

The total minimum contributions that must be paid for all workers automatically enrolled or opted in to your workplace pension increases again from 6^th April 2019.

The rates will increase from a total of 5% to a total of 8% going into the pension. From this the employer must contribute a minimum of 3% and by doing this, it would mean the employee therefore has to contribute 5%.

As the employer, you can choose to pay in more therefore, reducing what the percentage amount your employee has to pay in. For example, you could pay 4% and therefore the employee would have to pay in 4%. This is because a total of 8% is going into the pension pot and at least 3% is coming from the employer.

If your pay reference period straddles the 6^th April 2019, you will need to pro-rata your calculation.

For example

If you have a pay period of 1^st to 30^th April.

The contribution for the pay reference period up to 5th April would be calculated based on the old rates, and from 6^th April up to the end of the pay reference period would be on the new rates.

We offer a full payroll service to look after your payroll and pension needs, please call us and we can put you in touch with your local TaxAssist Accountant to help.

Date published 4 Apr 2019

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