Reference figures

The official numbers that frame Irish pension decisions, each with a link to its government source and the date we last verified it.

• Income tax relief limits on pension contributions Age-related limits from 15% to 40% of earnings, capped at €115,000.
• Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) The lifetime cap on tax-relieved pension funds and its scheduled increases.
• State Pension (Contributory) Maximum personal rate of €289.3 per week in 2026.
• My Future Fund (auto-enrolment) Contribution rates, the State top-up, and opt-out rules for auto-enrolment.