USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme)
Information and support about the USS pension scheme.
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is a hybrid scheme open to Academic and Academic-Related Staff.
As an eligible employee you will be automatically enrolled into our workplace pension scheme on your contractual start date.
Scheme Information
This scheme operates in all the pre-1992 universities and many of the post-1992 institutions.
| Contributions | Employee contribution rate: 6.1% effective from 01/01/2024 (9.8% up to 31/12/2023) Employer contribution rate: 14.5% effective from 01/01/2024 (21.6% up to 31/12/2023) |
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| Normal Retirement Age | 65 (up to 30/9/2020) State Pension Age (from 1/10/2020) |
| Minimum Retirement Age | 55 (Rising to 57 from April 2028) |
New employees
As an eligible employee you will be automatically enrolled into our workplace pension scheme on your contractual start date. The workplace pension scheme is provided by Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
Learn about USS if you are a new employee
Current members
For help and support with your pension, see the USS website.
If you'd like information on how the University administers your pension, contact the Pensions Office.