How to calculate LGPS Pension

Modified on Thu, 22 Jan at 11:54 AM

To calculate Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) EE pension contributions you would first need to take the gross pay figure and subtract any none pensionable elements such as: Expenses or charitable donations.

Step 1: Identify pensionable Gross pay e.g. £3,250 gross

Step 2: Multiply the pensionable gross by 12 to get the yearly pensionable salary

e.g. £39,000

Step 3: Identify which of the below thresholds the salary falls under, based on £39,000 it is 6.5%

Step 4: Multiply pensionable gross by 6.5%

£3,250 x 6.5% = £211.25

Contribution bands for 2025/26 (Source: LGPS Site)