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NHS: Workplace Pensions

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 September 2025UIN 75037

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much and what proportion of employer pension contributions for NHS employees are funded by NHS England.

Answered by Karin Smyth

As of 1 April 2024, the National Health Service employer pension contribution rate rose to 23.7%. Employers pay 14.38% and central payments are made by NHS England for the remaining 9.4%.

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