Example

Salary sacrifice on GBP 45,000

A worked example near a common negotiation band where pension salary exchange can still change the net picture meaningfully.

Worked example2 min readRuleset 2025-26Reviewed by PayPath UK editorial reviewMethodology

Scenario

At GBP 45,000, salary sacrifice still creates visible tax and NI savings while keeping the maths accessible for planning.

Practical takeaway

This is often a helpful comparison point for people deciding between higher disposable income today and stronger pension funding.

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