How we calculated these figures
The figures here take into account of inflation at 2% and show the buying power of your pension in today’s money. We use the tax year 2024/25 for the relevant figures. If you have any questions, contact our Investment Consultants on 0800 433 4574 or email hello@moneyfarm.com.
This calculator aims to give you an indication of how much you may need to contribute to a pension to achieve your desired retirement income. The calculator should not be regarded as personal advice, nor is this a reliable indicator of future performance. As with all investments, your capital is at risk and the value can fall and rise, therefore you may get back less than you invest. One consensus is that you should aim for two - thirds of your final salary to maintain your current standard of living when retired.
The State Pension age in the UK is currently 66 years old for both men and women, while the age in which you can access a Private Pension is 55 (Increasing to 67 and 57 respectively from 2028).
This calculation assumes that your investments will grow by an annualised 5% during the accumulation phase - before your desired retirement age. Once retired, your investments will grow by an annualised 3%. We assume a Fixed Allocation portfolio, with an estimated total fee of 0.62% - including the Moneyfarm fee, underlying fund fee and the spread. We assume you will receive the full state pension of £11,501 a year during retirement and that you will live to the age of 82.6 based on the latest dataset published by the Office of National Statistics (National life tables – life expectancy in the UK: 2020 to 2022).
The drawdown time period is assumed to be from the age you would like to retire to your life expectancy as per above.
Regular contributions are assumed to be personal contributions increased in line with inflation and include the tax relief associated with a basic rate taxpayer. If you are a higher or additional rate taxpayer you may be eligible for higher amounts of tax relief.
The figures here are a guide and are not guaranteed. Your final pension fund and the income available will depend on factors including the growth your fund achieves, contributions you make in the future, charges, inflation, your retirement age, annuity rates at the time and the annuity options you choose. Your personal contribution could be less, as you may benefit from additional government tax relief. Contributions above the £60,000 per year allowance, or your annual income, will not receive tax relief; unless you are using unused allowances from previous tax years that have been carried forward.
This calculator does not take account tax charges which may apply to withdrawals or to contributions that exceed your allowances. Prevailing tax rates and reliefs are dependent on your individual circumstances and are subject to change.
