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The NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) Pension Contribution Calculator helps estimate monthly pension contributions based on the contribution rate and qualifying earnings. It's designed for UK workplace pension calculations under auto-enrolment rules.
The calculator uses the NEST pension contribution formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the monthly pension contribution by multiplying the contribution rate by the qualifying earnings amount.
Details: Accurate pension contribution calculation is essential for retirement planning, ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment regulations, and helping employees understand their pension benefits.
Tips: Enter the contribution rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%) and qualifying earnings in GBP. The rate must be between 0 and 1, and earnings must be positive.
Q1: What are qualifying earnings?
A: Qualifying earnings are earnings between £6,240 and £50,270 (2024/25 tax year) used to calculate pension contributions under auto-enrolment rules.
Q2: What is the minimum contribution rate?
A: The total minimum contribution is 8%, with at least 3% from the employer and 5% from the employee (including tax relief).
Q3: How often are contributions calculated?
A: Contributions are typically calculated each pay period (weekly, monthly) based on that period's qualifying earnings.
Q4: Are there different calculation methods?
A: Yes, employers can use qualifying earnings, certification, or set-based methods, but qualifying earnings is the most common.
Q5: Does this include tax relief?
A: The calculator shows gross contributions. Tax relief is added separately for relief at source schemes like NEST.