Trying to calculate if over the 45k tax threshold

[davezac]

I wonder if someone would be so kind as to help in just a few words.
I was fortunate to be able to take early retirement last september. so i have a pension income of £22k
I now find myself working for another organisation on a salary of £31k. I dont pay NI on the pension income, and it is this income that benefits from the 11k tax code - so i pay tax on the other 11k.

My question is this. Am i over the 45k tax threshold for upper earners? if so, what is the least i need to invest in my new employmers pension scheme in order to reduce tax payments.

Any help greatly appreciated
David

[AmanSood]

your total annual taxable income (including pension income is £53k so you are over £45k. to get under this under £45k you would have to put in 8k into your pension.

[davezac]

Thank you for your help Aman.