How do I find my USS pension?
You'll find your USS LTA in your Annual Member Statement. Or if you're no longer paying in to USS, contact our Pensions Technical Team on 0151 556 0626 and they'll send you this information. If you've retired, you'll find your LTA on your retirement statement.
Can I cash in my USS pension?
If you don't take a refund, you can still take your pension and one-off cash lump sum when you reach your NPA (and in some cases, before your NPA). See your pension after leaving for more information. Or you may be able to transfer what you've built up to another pension.
How do I contact the USS pension?
If you have any questions about your Investment Building savings or My USS, contact our Member Service Team on 0333 300 1043.
How much is USS pension?
When you join USS as an employee you will pay 9.6% of your earnings and the employer pays 21.1%. In return you will accrue a pension equivalent to 1/75th of your pensionable earnings (limited to a salary threshold, currently £59,585.72 for 2020/21) as a yearly pension payable on retirement.