If you're an active member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you'll pay a set contribution towards your pension. The more you earn, the higher your contribution tier rate will be.
Your tier for the current financial year is based on your last confirmed net pensionable earnings (NPE). If you’re a new clinician and do not yet have a confirmed figure, your tier is based on your estimated NPE.
If you’re not attached to a contract for a full financial year, Compass will pro-rata your earnings over a full 12 month period to calculate your tier rate.
View the current and past contribution tier rates.
Contribution records are held on Compass for the current and last 6 financial years.
Tier rate has changed
Your NPE or net pensionable earnings equivalent (NPEE) are recorded in Compass on a yearly basis.
On 31 March, the value for the previous year is rolled over into the next financial year unless your provider or Commissioner have already entered a different amount. This shows on Compass as 'AUTO_ROLLOVER'.
On 1 April, your contribution tier is set using your latest declared earnings.
When the Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR) is complete, if the provider or Commissioner have not amended the figures since 1 April, the declared NPE or NPEE replaces the estimated figure.
The contribution tier will also be recalculated for the current and previous financial year. If the tier has changed, this will usually show on your July pay statement, paid in August.
If the provider or Commissioner has amended your NPE or NPEE between 1 April and the end of ARR, the existing figures will not be overwritten and your tier will only recalculate for the previous year.
Tier rate is incorrect
You must request for this to be amended in writing by email to {@Dental_Pension_Email@} or by post to:
NHSBSA
Dental Pension Administration
PO Box 679
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DZ
Your tier rating can be amended once the Post ARR becomes available on Compass. Your tier rating will be updated if changes are made to your earnings on the Post ARR.
Tax
Contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme qualify for full tax relief but cannot exceed 100% of your taxable pay.
Opted out of the Scheme
Pension contributions can be taken at any time if there’s a change in your earnings for the period you were a member of the NHS Pension Scheme.
If contributions have been taken after the ARR, this could be due to either a change in your submitted earnings or tier rating. If this applies to you, contact us.