Pensions Increase

Public service pensions are increased annually by the same percentage as State Additional Pensions (the State Earnings Related Pension and the State Second Pension).

It’s applied in April and is based on the increase in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) in the 12 months to September of the previous year. This is to keep them in line with the cost of living. You can find the latest Pensions Increase information on our updates page.

The increase is applied to payments from the first Monday after 6 April. If your April payment date falls before then, you’ll receive the increase from your May payment.