The Take Home Pay

Pension Calculator

See how pension contributions affect your take-home and project your pot value.

Your Pension Details

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£2,250/yr

%

£1,350/yr

Salary sacrifice reduces your NI as well as income tax — usually more tax-efficient.

Pot Projection

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For illustration only — growth rates are not guaranteed.

Monthly Take-Home Impact

£2,858

vs £2,993 without pension (−£135/month)

Annual Contributions

Your contribution£2,250
Employer contribution£1,350
Total into pension£3,600
Your actual cost (after tax)£1,620

Sacrifice vs Relief at Source

Salary Sacrifice

£2,858/mo

Relief at Source

£2,843/mo

Salary sacrifice gives you £15/month more take-home.

Estimated Pension Pot

£239,180

After 30 years at 5% growth · £3,600/year total contributions