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Firefighter pension contribution calculator

Enter annual pensionable pay to find the current member rate and gross contribution. Choose England FPS 2015 or the Scottish scheme.

Current salary bandsMonthly and four-weekly viewGross contribution shown

England FPS 2015 rates from 1 April 2026

Up to £36,13011.09%
£36,131–£45,40712.59%
£45,408–£66,90814.09%
£66,909–£190,69115.59%
£190,692 and above17.09%

The contribution rate is applied to actual pensionable earnings. The result is the gross member contribution; payroll normally deducts pension contributions before assessing Income Tax.

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Your contributions build a CARE pension. Pension Command projects it for your nation and scheme, ranks the levers that change it and finds your earliest retirement age. One payment, VAT included, 24-day refund if unused.