The minimum contribution rate is currently 8% of qualifying earnings of which at least 3% must be paid by the employer. This means if you are opted-in, you contribute 5% from your income, and your employer contributes 3%.
| Date | Employer minimum contribution | Employee minimum contribution | Total minimum contribution |
| April 6 2018 – April 5 2019 | 2% | 3% | 5% |
| April 6 2019 onwards | 3% | 5% | 8% |
Read more on our ‘Introduction to auto enrolment contributions‘ page.