# The Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2026, Article 3: The earnings percentage


For the purposes of section 178(3)(a) of the Act (the levy ceiling), the percentage by which it appears to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings has increased during the review period is 5%.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/83/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pension-protection-fund-and-occupational-pension-schemes-levy-ceiling-order-2026/article-3
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