Login .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} Home About us Fair pensions for all Gender pensions gap Gender pensions gap The gender pensions gap is estimated to be over twice the size of the gender pay gap, while women’s retirement wealth averages only one-third of men’s in the UK. Three million women are missing out on workplace pensions because they don’t qualify for auto enrolment. We’re working hard to change that. In July 2019 we published new research on pension inequality for women. Our report revealed that there are 50% more women than men heading towards retirement without any private pension savings. Facing an unequal future - closing the gender pensions gap Our pioneering research with the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) sets out the scale of the gender pensions gap – and how we propose to tackle it. Download the report Our research shows women in retirement have 72% lower pension income than men Find out why New ways to support working parents getting back into the office The auto enrolment threshold challenge You have to earn at least £10,000 a year in a single job to qualify for auto enrolment, which excludes many people on lower incomes. What’s more, the auto enrolment minimum contribution rules mean the first £6,240 of earnings don’t count towards pension contributions. If you work multiple part time jobs that collectively pay over £10,000 a year, you won’t be eligible for auto enrolment and will miss out on contributions from your employer. We’ve presented policy proposals to the government that could help change this and create a fairer and more inclusive pension system. Our fight to help close the gender pensions gap We’ve presented five policy proposals to the government to help close the gender pensions gap. 1 Remove the £10,000 earnings ‘trigger’ for auto enrolment Where every £1 of income is eligible for pension contributions. 2 Remove the lower earnings limit So all earnings count towards pension contributions. 3 Introduce a ‘family carer’s top-up’ To the pensions of people taking time out of paid work to care for family members. What are the hurdles that mothers face when going back to work? What does the gender pensions gap mean for women today? GLAMOUR magazine and NOW: Pensions - pension partners We’ve joined forces with GLAMOUR magazine, providing pensions guidance and support in its regular Money Matters column. Find out more Browse Members Employers Payroll bureaus Financial advisers Support Help and support Resources Contact us Events Read News and insights Press Serving our members Legal information Learn About us Our mission Our investment strategy Careers Connect NOW: Pensions is registered in England and Wales as NOW Pensions Limited (No. 07766398), 6 Bevis Marks, London, EC3A 7BA. We are regulated by The Pensions Regulator and identifiable under the Pension Schemes Registry (PSR) under registration number 12005124 and HMRC reference number 00776316RJ. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies