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State Pension data

UK pension saving statistics

Retirement Living Standards

Pension tax relief cost to government

Pension tax rules and allowances

Contributions

Facts and figures regarding Auto-Enrolment in retirement savings.

Age at which workers become eligible for Auto-Enrolment in the UK

22 years old

Maximum age for Auto-Enrolment

66 years old, changing to 67 in 2026

The Auto-Enrolment minimum earnings trigger

£10,000 per year

Minimum proportion of salary paid in by employers

3%

Minimum proportion of salary paid in by employees (including tax relief)

5%

Lower earnings limit for Auto-Enrolment contributions (2024/25)

£6,240

Upper earnings limit for Auto-Enrolment contributions (2024/25)

£50,270

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With pensions, your capital is at risk.

General enquiries: 020 3457 8444

General enquiries: [email protected]
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‍Partners: [email protected]

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© Copyright 2025 PensionBee Ltd. Company registration: 9354862. FCA Reference Number: 744931. Information Commissioner's Office registration: ZA131262. We use cookies to ensure that you get the best possible experience. By continuing to use our website you are agreeing to their use. Find out more about cookies.