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LGPS FINAL SALARY

Hi,

As retirement age is looming, I have a question. 

I am in the LGPS. 

My salary is 46k. In the last 3 years my pensionable pay was 50k+ due to overtime I worked. 

Will it affect my final pension calculation as it’s a final salary scheme? Will my pre 08 salary be calculated on my final salary of 46k or would the ‘higher’ years be taken into consideration?

Thanks

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  • Silvertabby
    Silvertabby Posts: 10,467 Forumite
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    Probably not, but it depends on your exact contract.

    Final salary for pre 2014 final salary link purposes = contractual pay only (ie, no non-contractual overtime or other extras).

    Post 2014 CARE benefits are calculated using your actual pay, including overtime etc.
  • Maria2512
    Maria2512 Posts: 91 Forumite
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    Thanks @silvertabby
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