April 2026
Pension Contribution Calculator UK
See your total pension contribution including tax relief and employer top-ups.
Open calculatorPension & Retirement Calculators UK
Free UK pension calculators. Work out pension contributions and tax relief, and project your retirement pot, tax-free cash and income for 2026/27.
Work out pension contributions, tax relief and retirement pot projections using 2026/27 UK rules. These calculators help you see how much goes into your workplace pension, what tax relief adds, and how your pot might grow over time — but projections are not guaranteed. Read our pensions guides for tax relief, salary sacrifice and State Pension context.
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April 2026
Pension Pot Projection Calculator UK
Project how big your pension pot could grow by your retirement age.
Open calculatorApril 2026
State Pension Forecast Calculator UK
Estimate your new State Pension from your qualifying years.
Open calculatorFrequently asked questions
At minimum, contribute enough to get your employer's full match. Beyond that, a common guide is to save a percentage equal to roughly half your age when you start — but your target depends on when you want to retire and what income you need.
Basic-rate relief is usually automatic. Higher and additional-rate taxpayers often need to claim extra relief through Self Assessment or by contacting HMRC.
No. Projections assume a growth rate that may not be achieved. Fees, inflation and policy changes all affect your final pot. Treat figures as illustrations, not promises.