Below are the employee contribution bands which will be effective from 1 April 2022. These are calculated by increasing the 2021/22 employee contribution bands by the September 2021 C P I figure of 3.1 per cent and then rounding down the result to the nearest £100.
| Band | Pensionable pay banding | Main scheme | 50/50 scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to £15,000 | 5.5% | 2.75% |
| 2 | £15,001 to £23,600 | 5.8% | 2.9% |
| 3 | £23,601 to £38,300 | 6.5% | 3.25% |
| 4 | £38,301 to £48,500 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 5 | £48,501 to £67,900 | 8.5% | 4.25% |
| 6 | £67,901 to £96,200 | 9.9% | 4.95% |
| 7 | £96,201 to £113,400 | 10.5% | 5.25% |
| 8 | £113,401 to £170,100 | 11.4% | 5.7% |
| 9 | £170,101 or more | 12.5% | 6.25% |