What it costs

Details of the contribution rates for each scheme along with a net salary calculator.

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Pension contribution rates from April 2024

 

Scheme Name Member percentage of salary Employer percentage of salary

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)

 

6.1%

 

14.5%

 

University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits

Scheme (SBS)

 

9.1%

 

25.8%

 

National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)

 

5%

 

3%

 

National Health Service (Scotland) (NHSPS)

 

 

5.7% - 13.7%

 

 

22.5%

 

     
     

For details of your take home pay with and without pension contributions please use the net salary calculator:-

 

https://www.ed.ac.uk/finance/about/sections/payroll/salary-calculator