Auto-Enrolment Pension Thresholds to Stay the Same in 2026/27
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The Department of Work and Pensions has confirmed that the main auto‑enrolment pension thresholds for 2026/27 will stay the same. That means the earnings trigger remains at £10,000, the lower earnings limit at £6,240 and the upper earnings limit at £50,270, determining who must be automatically enrolled and on which earnings contributions are due.
What this means for employers
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£10,000 as the earnings trigger — the point at which employees must be automatically enrolled.
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£6,240 as the lower earnings limit — the minimum earnings used to calculate qualifying earnings.
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£50,270 as the upper earnings limit — the cap on earnings used to calculate pension contributions.
With thresholds remaining unchanged for 2026/27, most employers should not need to make any changes to their payroll or auto-enrolment setup. However, it is still important to ensure your processes are working correctly and that eligible staff are being assessed and enrolled as required.
If you would like support with payroll, auto-enrolment, or ongoing compliance, please get in touch. Our team will be happy to help and talk you through your options.
