Officer contributions
Police Pension Scheme 2015 (PPS 2015)
You pay contributions towards the cost of your pension. These are set as a percentage of your pensionable pay. The rates are shown below.
Your contributions are deducted from your pay before income tax which means that you receive income tax relief at its highest rate.
From 1 April 2026
Rates apply from 1 April 2026.
| Pensionable pay | Contribution rate |
|---|---|
| £37,035 or less | 12.88% |
| More than £37,035 but less than £79,588 | 13.88% |
| £79,588 or more | 14.22% |
2017 to 2026
Rates apply from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2026.
| Pensionable pay | Contribution rate |
|---|---|
| £27,000 or less | 12.44% |
| More than £27,000 but less than £60,000 | 13.44% |
| £60,000 or more | 13.78% |