What is being proposed
The DfE says the latest scheme valuation found that retaining the current member structure would collect more than the required aggregate 9.6% member contribution yield. It is consulting on a revised six-tier structure proposed to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029.
| Annual salary band | Proposed member rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £36,198.99 | 7.4% |
| £36,199 to £48,727.99 | 8.7% |
| £48,728 to £57,776.99 | 9.7% |
| £57,777 to £76,572.99 | 10.3% |
| £76,573 to £104,413.99 | 11.4% |
| £104,414 and above | 11.8% |
What remains current today
For 2026/27, member contributions remain on the current published tiers. Nothing in this consultation changes a current payslip, the figures in the teacher pay calculator or an existing entitlement. We will only update current-year calculator data when final, authoritative rules are published with an effective date.
Other consultation topics
The consultation also proposes amendments concerning Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave, automatic re-enrolment for people already active in another qualifying pension scheme, ill-health pensions and short-term survivor pensions. These are technical regulatory proposals; read the consultation document for the precise wording and scope.
Dates and next steps
The consultation opened on 7 August 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 30 October 2026. The DfE says it will consider responses, publish a response document and expects final regulations to be in force by spring 2027. That timetable is not the same as a confirmed rule change.
How to use this information
- Use the current teacher pay calculator for 2026/27 take-home estimates.
- Treat the table above as a consultation scenario only, not a payroll instruction.
- If you want to respond, use the official DfE consultation portal before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Are Teachers’ Pension contributions changing in 2027?
The DfE is consulting on proposed changes from 1 April 2027. They are not current TPS rules and will depend on the regulations being finalised.
Will the 2027 proposals change my current payslip?
No. Current 2026/27 TPS contribution tiers remain the basis for current payroll and this site’s calculator until final rules with a future effective date are published.
When does the TPS 2027 consultation close?
The official consultation closes at 11:59pm on 30 October 2026.
Do the proposed rates apply in Scotland?
No. This DfE consultation concerns the England and Wales Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Scottish teacher pension arrangements should be checked against Scottish sources.
Sources
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