MSE Poll: How much do you pay into your pension?

MSE_Olivia

Poll started 13 February 2024

A pension is a pot of cash that you pay into to support you later in life when you're no longer working. But according to new data, maintaining a 'moderate' standard of living in retirement now costs £8,000 a year more than it did in 2022/23. So we want to know how much you pay into your pension.

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spyros_455

I found this particular poll somewhat weak. What about qualifying earnings or gross salary? What about employer's percentage contribution? Doesn't feel like it paints a good picture except for whether people are contributing "too low".

michaels

I contribute 100% of pensionable salary plus employer contribution of 23% is on top - which box should I tick?

morgan19

The poll omits the most important option imho - for those who can't find employment (I'm 65), the maximum I can contribute is the measly £3,600 pa.  Okay, that's gross and the amount I have to find is £2,880 but I bet there are thousands like me (younger mums etc etc) who would love - and need - to invest more but are not allowed to.  0% growth on, erm, a miniscule amount, is very little.

hugheskevi

morgan19 said:

The poll omits the most important option imho - for those who can't find employment (I'm 65), the maximum I can contribute is the measly £3,600 pa.  Okay, that's gross and the amount I have to find is £2,880 but I bet there are thousands like me (younger mums etc etc) who would love - and need - to invest more but are not allowed to.  0% growth on, erm, a miniscule amount, is very little.

You can put as much as you like into a pension, you just won't receive tax relief on anything above £3,600. You might also have an Annual Allowance charge if you contribute significant amounts and withdrawals will be taxable.

In most circumstances where tax relief won't be provided, the £20,000 ISA allowance should provide a better alternative.