What is the minimum employer pension contribution?

The minimum employer contribution is 3% of qualifying earnings (earnings between £6,240 and £50,270 per year).

Who needs to be auto-enrolled?

All workers aged 22 to State Pension age, earning above £10,000 per year, must be automatically enrolled in a workplace pension scheme.

Yes, employees can opt out within one month. But you must re-enrol them every 3 years if they remain eligible.

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All employers must contribute at least 3% of qualifying earnings (between £6,240 and £50,270) to employee pensions. Calculate your total annual cost.

Number of Eligible Employees

16500

Average Annual Salary

£10k£40,000£100k

Employer Contribution (%)

3%3%10%

£6,077

3% employer contribution on qualifying earnings

Per employee cost£1,013/yr

Qualifying earnings band£33,760

Effective % of gross salary2.5%

£506 /month

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What is the minimum employer pension contribution?: The minimum employer contribution is 3% of qualifying earnings (earnings between £6,240 and £50,270 per year).
Who needs to be auto-enrolled?: All workers aged 22 to State Pension age, earning above £10,000 per year, must be automatically enrolled in a workplace pension scheme.
Can employees opt out?: Yes, employees can opt out within one month. But you must re-enrol them every 3 years if they remain eligible.