Employee’s pension contribution
Contributions for your pension. Both you and Shell contribute pension premiums. We invest these so you build up your own pension capital.
Shell and you both contribute to your pension
Shell's contribution is 21% of your pension base: the part of your salary on which you accrue pension. And on which the contribution (premium) is calculated.
You also contribute yourself: your employee’s pension contribution. That consists of 2 parts:
- Fixed contribution: always 2% of your pension base.
- Flexible contribution: 5% by default, but you can choose between 0% and 7%.
Calculate your contribution easily with our tool
Enter your details and see what the level of your flexible contribution means for your pension. The tool gives you immediate insight into:
- your fixed and flexible contribution
- what a higher or lower contribution means for your pension accrual
- the impact on your gross income
See the frequently asked questions at the bottom of this webpage.
You can change your contribution via Workday
You can change your flexible contribution at any time via Workday(opens in new window), Shell’s HR system (view the manual (pdf)(opens in new window)). If you do not make a choice, it will remain 5%. You cannot change your contribution in my-Shell pension.
Extra contributions do not affect survivor’s pensions
What if you pass away while employed with Shell? Then your survivors will receive a pension, the partner's pension or orphan's pension. These benefits do not change if you contribute more.
If you become incapacitated for work
Have you become incapacitated? Then we will pay the 21% compulsory contribution (premium), Shell's contribution. And we will also pay your fixed 2% employee’s pension contribution. This is known as a waiver of contribution. It depends on the percentage that you are incapacitated for work. We do not pay your flexible pension contribution. You will then only accrue pension on the mandatory part.
Your pension is flexible
The amount of pension you receive later depends on factors such as your contributions, the choices you make, and investment results. You can read more about how your capital is accrued in the regulations (pdf)(opens in new window).
Frequently asked questions about contribution
You make and change your choice for the flexible contribution through Workday(opens in new window). View the manual (pdf)(opens in new window). You can use the calculation tool to determine the level of your flexible contribution.
No. The HR calculator only takes the flexible contribution and any compensation into account. The fixed own contribution of 2% is not included.
The Shell Pension calculation tool shows the impact on your gross salary including the 2% fixed contribution that you already paid yourself in 2025. This means the amounts shown in both tools may differ.
You can find your fixed contribution, flexible contribution and any compensation on your payslip.
No, the amounts shown in the calculation tool are an estimate. Your contribution is invested by SNPS. The investment results (returns) are added to your pension pot, which means your pension pot moves in line with the investment performance.
The Shell Pension calculation tool shows your total own contribution (2% fixed contribution + flexible contribution) and any compensation, and also uses gross amounts.
Your payslip shows three separate lines that together reflect your pension deductions and any compensation:
- Pens-Fix EE Contr. SNPS
This is the fixed employee contribution of 2% deducted from your gross salary.
(previously: WN-Premie Pens SNPS). - Pens-Flex EE Contr. SNPS
This is the flexible employee contribution you set yourself (between 0% and 7%). From January 2026 onwards, the default rate is 5%. You can adjust this percentage for the future at any time via Workday. The change takes effect on the first day of the next calendar month. - Comp. for Pens Gross SNPS
This is the gross compensation (including any additional supplement) you receive if you are eligible. This depends, among other things, on your year of birth.
Yes, you can adjust it at any time via Workday(opens in new window).
A change you submit in Workday takes effect on the first day of the next calendar month. You will then also see this reflected on your payslip and in the pension contribution of that month.
If you take no action, the default flexible contribution of 5% will continue to apply.
Yes, your fixed and flexible contributions are deducted from your salary and added to your pension capital.
Choices in your pension
Discover all the choices you can make for your Shell pension.
