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Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:08:27 GMT by EllaK Kent
Hi, I am receiving my state pension as well as working part time. I am not yet drawing down on my workplace pension and would like to continue making salary sacrifice payments in. My employers have said they cannot let my salary drop below the NMW therefore will not allow me to make the payments that i want to make into my pension - my question is can my state pension be taken into account when calculating my total income? Thanks
Posted Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:19:27 GMT by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,

The State Pension is a benefit paid by the government and not your employer. It does not count when calculating pay for National Minimum Wage purposes.

Thank you.
Posted Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:04:05 GMT by travisscott
No, state pension is not included in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) calculation. The NMW only applies to wages earned from employment, excluding any pension benefits.

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