Updated for 2025/26

Free UK Pension Calculators for 2025/26

15 free tools covering state pension, workplace pensions, drawdown planning and retirement income. Accurate 2025/26 rates. No sign-up. No data stored.

2025/26 rates
No data stored
Free to use
No sign-up required
Plain English guidance
£230.25 Full new state pension per week
35 NI qualifying years for full pension
£60,000 Annual pension contribution allowance
£268,275 Lifetime tax-free cash allowance

Why pension planning matters more than ever

The UK pension landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. The abolition of the Lifetime Allowance in April 2024, the introduction of the Lump Sum Allowance, and the ongoing rise in state pension age all mean that decisions made today can have a significant impact on your retirement income. Yet most free pension calculators online rely on outdated figures and offer little in the way of explanation.

UK Pension Planner was built to fill that gap. Every calculator uses verified 2025/26 figures from HMRC, DWP and The Pensions Regulator. Each tool includes plain-English guidance explaining what the numbers mean and what action you might consider taking. Nothing is stored, nothing is sold, and no sign-up is required.

Whether you are checking how many NI qualifying years you have left to buy, working out the tax cost of a large pension withdrawal, or comparing salary sacrifice against a pay rise, these tools are designed to give you a clear, honest answer in seconds.

Disclaimer: All calculators on this site provide estimates for guidance purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a regulated financial adviser before making pension decisions.