Written questions

Teachers: Workplace Pensions

Lords · Question HL13956 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government how much in total was paid to the Teachers' Pension Scheme by (1) teachers, and (2) employers, in 2024.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 9 Feb 2026

A total of £2.921 billion was paid by members into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme in the 2024/25 financial year, and £8.866 billion was paid by employers over the same period.In the 2024/25 financial year, £10.253 billion was paid to retired members of the ...