Pension contributions & minimum earnings

RW37154

I currently earn 860 per month however my pension contributions (direct from wages) takes me down to £820 per month.  I thought I would only after to earn a further £32  however my work coach is telling me its £72.  Who is right?

sammyjammy

Its based on gross taxable pay so Work coach is correct.

RW37154

Thanks for your reply.  I think I may have to come out my pension  then as I am single with two children and I help look after my mum.

NedS

sammyjammy said:

Its based on gross taxable pay so Work coach is correct.

It's currently (incorrectly) based on gross taxable pay, but should be based on gross pay, before any deductions for Tax, NI and pensions are made. DWP are in the process of fixing this.

RW37154 said:

Thanks for your reply.  I think I may have to come out my pension  then as I am single with two children and I help look after my mum.

Please do not leave your pension scheme - that would be the worst thing you could possibly do. Hopefully by the time you have managed to increase your earnings by £32, DWP will have fixed the issue.