Pensions
Find out more about the various pension scheme for firefighters and support staff at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Employee Pension Contribution Percentages 2016/2017
*- No change to rates or bandings from 2015 rates, bandings
**- No change to rates just change to bandings compared to April 2015
| Scheme | FPS 1992** | NFPS 2006 ** | RET MOD SCHEME ** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary Bands | Contribution Percentage | Contribution Percentage | Contribution Percentage |
| Up to and including £15,301 | 11.00 | 8.50 | 11.00 |
| £15,302 to £21,422 | 12.20 | 9.40 | 12.20 |
| £21,423 to £30,603 | 14.20 | 10.40 | 14.20 |
| £30,604 to £40,804 | 14.70 | 10.90 | 14.70 |
| £40,805 to £51,005 | 15.20 | 11.20 | 15.20 |
| £51,006 to £61,206 | 15.50 | 11.30 | 15.50 |
| £61,207 to £102,010 | 16.00 | 11.70 | 16.00 |
| £102,011 to £122,412 | 16.50 | 12.10 | 16.50 |
| Over £122,412 | 17.00 | 12.50 | 17.00 |
| Employer's contribution | 21.70% | 11.90% | 21.70% |
| SCHEME | FPS 2015 |
|---|---|
| Salary Bands | Contribution Percentage |
| Up to £27,270 | 10.00 |
| £27,270 to £50,000 | 12.50 |
| £50,001 to £142,500 | 13.50 |
| Over £142,500 | 14.50 |
| Employer's contribution | 14.30% |
Employee pension scheme contribution bands and rates effective 1 April 2018
Local Government Pension Scheme contribution table 2018/2019
| If your actual pensionable pay is: | You pay a contribution rate of: | |
|---|---|---|
| Salary Bands | Main section | 50/50 section |
| Up to £14,100 | 5.50% | 2.75% |
| £14,101 to £22,000 | 5.80% | 2.90% |
| £22,001 to £35,700 | 6.50% | 3.25% |
| £35,701 to £45,200 | 6.80% | 3.40% |
| £45,201 to £63,100 | 8.50% | 4.25% |
| £63,101 to £89,400 | 9.90% | 4.95% |
| £89,401 to £105,200 | 10.50% | 5.25% |
| £105,201 to £157,800 | 11.40% | 5.70% |
| £157,801 or more | 12.50% | 6.25% |
Fire Pension Scheme 1992 and 2006 contribution table 2018/2019
| If your actual pensionable pay is: | You pay a contribution rate of: | |
|---|---|---|
| Salary Bands | 1992 and Modified Retained scheme | 2006 Scheme |
| Up to £15,609 | 11.00% | 8.50% |
| £15,609 to £21,852 | 12.20% | 9.40% |
| £21,852 to £31,218 | 14.20% | 10.40% |
| £31,218 to £41,624 | 14.70% | 10.90% |
| £41,624 to £52,030 | 15.20% | 11.20% |
| £52,030 to £62,436 | 15.50% | 11.30% |
| £62,436 to £104,060 | 16.00% | 11.70% |
| £104,060 to £124,872 | 16.50% | 12.10% |
| £124,872 or more | 17.00% | 12.50% |
Fire Pension Scheme 2015 contribution table 2018/2019
| If your actual pensionable pay is: | You pay a contribution rate of: |
|---|---|
| 2015 scheme | |
| Up to £27,818 | 11.00 |
| £27,819 to £51,515 | 12.90 |
| £51,516 to £142,500 | 13.50 |
| £142,501 or more | 14.50 |
