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pot grow

Most pension calculators ask twenty confusing questions. Ours asks for the handful of numbers you already know, then shows you where you're heading.

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Your pension projection

Adjust the numbers below and your results update instantly. All figures in today's money.

About you

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At age 67, you could have

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based on moderate growth (5% a year, after inflation)

Pick a scenario to explore

Cautious
4% / yr
Moderate
5% / yr
Optimistic
6% / yr
Tap any scenario to see what you could retire on
Rough yearly income in retirement
Tax-free
25% you could take tax-free

Illustration only, not financial advice. Figures are in today's money (adjusted for inflation) and assume you keep contributing the same percentage of your salary. Real returns aren't guaranteed. State Pension shown at the full new rate of £12,548 a year for 2026/27, assuming a complete National Insurance record. The State Pension starts at your State Pension age (66 to 68 depending on when you were born), even if you retire earlier. Figures correct as of July 2026.

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No accounts, no emails, no tracking of your numbers. Everything is worked out on your own device.

Done in 30 seconds

Seven simple fields, all things you already know. No annuity rates or actuarial jargon to look up.

Built for real life

Factors in pay rises and compound growth, in today's money, so the number actually means something.

How it works

Three numbers in, one clear picture out

No spreadsheets, no logins, no homework. Just enter what you know and see where you're heading.

1

Pop in your basics

Your age, salary, current pot, and how much you and your employer pay in. That's it.

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We do the maths

We project your pot forward with compound growth and your expected pay rises, all in today's money.

3

See your future

Get a clear pot value and a rough retirement income, plus how it shifts if markets do better or worse.

Worth knowing

Small changes, big difference

The earlier you act, the more compounding does the heavy lifting. A few ideas to explore in the calculator.

Nudge up by 1%

Try raising your own contribution by a single percent. Over decades, that small change can add tens of thousands to your pot, because every extra pound has years to grow.

Ask about matching

Many employers will pay in more if you do. It's effectively free money. Bump up the employer figure in the calculator to see what a better match could be worth.

Mind the gap

Add the State Pension (£12,548 a year at the full 2026/27 rate) to your private pot's income to see your fuller picture. Many people are surprised how the two combine.

Guides

Pension questions, answered simply

Plain-English guides to the things people most want to understand about their pension.

Questions

The bits people always ask

How accurate is this calculator?
It's an illustration, not a promise. Real investment returns bounce around year to year and depend on your funds, charges, and how consistently you contribute. Treat the result as a rough heading to see whether you're broadly on track. Then speak to a regulated adviser for proper planning.
Why are the figures in "today's money"?
Because a huge future number can be misleading. £1 million in 30 years won't buy what £1 million buys now. By adjusting for inflation, the figure reflects real spending power today, which is far easier to make sense of.
What's a good amount to contribute?
A common rule of thumb is to aim for a total (you plus your employer) of around 12-15% of salary. Another is to halve your age when you start and use that as your percentage. There's no single right answer, but the calculator lets you test what different levels do to your pot.
What is the 25% tax-free lump sum?
You can usually take up to 25% of your pension pot as a tax-free lump sum once you reach the normal minimum pension age. That age is currently 55, rising to 57 from 6 April 2028 (affecting anyone born after 6 April 1971). The maximum you can take tax-free across all your pensions is £268,275, known as the lump sum allowance. Some people with a protected pension age or qualifying ill health may be able to access their pension earlier. The remaining 75% of your pot is taxed as income when you withdraw it. How and when you take it has tax and planning implications, so it's worth getting advice before deciding.
Does this include the State Pension?
The retirement income figure adds the current full new State Pension (£12,548 a year for the 2026/27 tax year) on top of income drawn from your private pot, assuming a complete National Insurance record. The pot value itself is your workplace or private pension only. Bear in mind the State Pension only starts at your State Pension age (66 to 68 depending on when you were born), even if you retire earlier.
Is my data safe?
Completely. There are no accounts and no sign-up. Every calculation runs in your own browser. Your numbers are never sent anywhere, stored, or shared.

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