What is Pension Calculator?
Calculates defined benefit pension income earned by government, military, union, and corporate employees.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter years of service.
- Enter final average salary.
- Enter pension multiplier percentage.
- View annual and monthly pension retirement payments.
The Mathematical Formula & Variables
Annual Pension = Years * Multiplier% * Final Average Salary
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Scenario: 30 years of service with 2.0% multiplier and $80,000 average salary.
- Total multiplier = 30 * 2.0% = 60%.
- Annual pension = $80,000 * 0.60 = $48,000.
- Monthly pension = $48,000 / 12 = $4,000.
Result: $48,000.00 / year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the High-3 salary average?
Most public pensions average your highest 36 consecutive months of base pay to determine your baseline pension salary.