Isaac — Public Sector Retirement Hub

Public Sector Pension Guides

Deep-dive guides for every major UK public sector scheme — with current accrual rates, contribution figures, scheme history, and official links. Updated for 2026/27.

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Scheme Guides

Select your scheme for a full breakdown of accrual rates, contribution levels, retirement ages, and key rules.

Armed Forces · FPS Partner

Armed Forces Pension Scheme

AFPS 75, AFPS 05, and the current AFPS 15 scheme. Covers accrual, Early Departure Payments, Attributable Benefits, and resettlement planning.

Current scheme
AFPS 15
Accrual rate
1/47th
NPA
State Pension Age
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Police

Police Pension Scheme

From the 1987 final salary scheme to the current PPS 2015 CARE scheme. Covers commutation, McCloud remedy, and ill-health retirement.

Current scheme
PPS 2015
Accrual rate
1/55.5th
NPA
State Pension Age
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NHS

NHS Pension Scheme

The 1995, 2008, and 2015 sections explained. Covers the McCloud remedy, Annual Allowance traps for high earners, and employer contribution rates.

Current scheme
2015 Section
Accrual rate
1/54th
Employer contrib.
23.7%
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Education

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Final salary and career average sections, contribution bands, the McCloud remedy, and why the employer contribution rate of 28.68% makes TPS one of the UK’s most valuable workplace benefits.

Current scheme
Career Average 2015
Accrual rate
1/57th
Employer contrib.
28.68%
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Civil Service

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Classic, Nuvos, Alpha, and Partnership explained. Covers the transition to Alpha, the 2.32% annual accrual rate, and how the Partnership DC scheme works.

Current scheme
Alpha
Accrual rate
2.32% per year
NPA
State Pension Age
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Fire & Rescue

Firefighters’ Pension Scheme

The 1992, 2006, and 2015 schemes explained. Covers the generous 1992 commutation rates, the McCloud remedy, and ill-health provisions for operational injuries.

Current scheme
FPS 2015
Accrual rate
1/55.6th
NPA
State Pension Age
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Local Government

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

The UK’s largest public sector pension scheme with 5.9 million members. Covers the 1/49th CARE accrual rate, banded employee contributions, the 101 local funds, and AVC options.

Members
5.9 million
Accrual rate
1/49th
Fund assets
£350bn+
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Also in the Knowledge Hub
Background Reading

Defined Benefit Pensions Explained

All public sector schemes are DB pensions. Understand accrual rates, commutation, CETV transfers, and revaluation in depth.

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Background Reading

The UK State Pension

Most public sector workers were contracted out — understand how this affects your State Pension entitlement.

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