Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

How much will it cost?

Your contribution rate will be based on your the pensionable pay that you receive, this includes any non-contractual overtime.

The rate you pay depends on which pay band you fall into:

2024/2025

How much will it cost?
Gross PayMain Section Contribution Rate50/50 Section Contribution Rate

£0 - £17,600

5.50%

2.75%

£17,601 - £27,600

5.80%

2.90%

£27,601 - £44,900

6.50%

3.25%

£44,901 - £56,800

6.80%

3.40%

£56,801 - £79,700

8.50%

4.25%

£79,701 - £112,900

9.90%

4.95%

£112,901 - £133,100

 10.50%

5.25%

£133,101 - £199,700

 11.40%  5.70%
 £199,701 or more  12.50%  6.25%
6f you work part time and were in the LGPS before April 2014 then your contribution rate would have been based on your full time equivalent pay.  After April 2014 your rate is determined by your actual annual pay rate.9

 

If you pay tax, the actual cost to you will be lower as you get tax relief on the contributions you make to the scheme.