The auto-enrolment minimum was initially 2% of which at least 1% must be paid by the employer. Over time this increases to a total of 8% of which at least 3% must be paid by the employer.
| Date | Employer minimum contribution | Total minimum contribution |
| Before April 5 2018 | 1% | 2% (including 1% staff contribution) |
| April 6 2018 – April 5 2019 | 2% | 5% (including 3% staff contribution) |
| April 6 2019 onwards | 3% | 8% (including 5% staff contribution) |
These contributions for 2018/19 are set on earnings over £116 per week (£503.00 per month) up to an upper limit of £892.00 per week (£3,863.00 per month). You have the flexibility to pay contributions at a rate that suits your business objectives, subject to these being at least equal to the minimum requirements above.
*The information on this page is a summary guide and is not intended as a comprehensive representation of the law.
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