Your Police pension scheme contributions
The amount you pay towards your pension depends on how much you earn. Your contributions are deducted from your pay before tax is applied - meaning you get income tax relief on your contributions.
Police Scotland also makes a contribution equivalent to 29.4% of your pensionable pay into the scheme on your behalf. The current contribution rates for the various Scottish Police pension schemes are shown below.
2015 Scheme
A flat rate of 13.46% will be applied to members of the 2015 CARE scheme regardless of their pensionable earnings.
2006 Scheme
| Pensionable Pay Range | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £27,000 | 11.0% |
| £27,001 to £60,000 | 12.05% |
| Over £60,000 | 12.75% |
1987 Scheme
| Pensionable Pay Range | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £27,000 | 12.5% |
| £27,001 to £60,000 | 14.25% |
| Over £60,000 | 15.05% |