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19% wouldn't be top end for Public sector. You could be looking at 30% plus Employer contributions for civil service.

It was a major driver for me making the move across as it involved a drop in salary. I don't regret it at all, that said I'd definitely have less money in my pocket at the end of the month but benefits and long term financial security made the difference for me.