£750/month Pension from Age 50
Retirement at 65 · 15 years · UK pension projection
Projected pension pot at 65 — £750/month from Age 50
| Growth assumption | Pot at age 65 | Annual income (4% drawdown) | Monthly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative (4%/yr) | £184,568 | £7,383 | £615 |
| Moderate (6%/yr) | £218,114 | £8,725 | £727 |
| Optimistic (8%/yr) | £259,529 | £10,381 | £865 |
| Total you contribute | £135,000 | over 15 years | |
How your pot grows — £750/month at 6% annual growth
| Age | Years saving | Projected pot (6%) | Contributed so far |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 5 | £52,328 | £45,000 |
| 60 | 10 | £122,910 | £90,000 |
| 65 | 15 | £218,114 | £135,000 |
Figures are future nominal values. Assumes £750/month contributed consistently with monthly compounding at 6% annual growth. Does not include employer contributions or inflation adjustment.
State Pension supplement
The full new State Pension in 2025-26 is £11,502/year (£958/month) for those with 35 qualifying NI years. Add this to your private pension income to estimate total retirement income. At 6% growth, your private pension adds £727/month — giving a combined £1,685/month if you qualify for the full State Pension.
Frequently asked questions
How much will I have in my pension if I save £750/month from age 50?
If you save £750/month from age 50 to age 65 (15 years), your projected pension pot is £184,568 at 4% annual growth, £218,114 at 6%, or £259,529 at 8%. You will have contributed £135,000 in total; the rest is investment growth.
What income will £218,114 in a pension provide?
Using the 4% sustainable withdrawal rate — a common rule of thumb — £218,114 provides approximately £8,725/year (£727/month) in retirement income. This does not include the State Pension (currently £11,502/year full new State Pension in 2025-26), which would supplement your private pension income.
Is £750/month enough for a pension?
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association defines a 'moderate' retirement standard as around £31,300/year for a single person. To assess whether £750/month is enough, compare your projected income of £727/month to your expected retirement expenses, factoring in the State Pension and any other income sources.
How does employer matching affect my pension at £750/month?
The projections above show personal contributions only. If your employer matches contributions — typically 3–6% of salary — your total monthly pension saving could be significantly higher. For auto-enrolment, the minimum total is 8% of qualifying earnings (3% employer + 5% employee). Adding your employer contribution to £750/month will increase your final pot proportionally.