Pension Calculator
Calculate your estimated pension benefit at retirement based on years of service, salary, and pension plan formula.
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Defined Benefit Pension
Traditional pension formula: Annual Benefit = Final Salary × Years of Service × Multiplier %. A 2% multiplier with 30 years gives 60% of final salary. Pension income is typically taxable as ordinary income.
What is the Pension Calculator?
The Pension Calculator helps government employees, teachers, and union workers estimate their future "Defined Benefit" retirement income based on their years of service and final salary.
How It Works (Formula)
Unlike a 401(k) which relies on the stock market, a pension guarantees a specific monthly payout. The formula usually multiplies your "Years of Service" by a "Multiplier Rate" (often 1% to 2.5%), and applies that percentage to your average highest salary.
$$ \text{Annual Pension} = \text{Years Worked} \times \text{Multiplier} \times \text{Final Salary} $$
The standard formula used by state and federal defined-benefit plans.
How to Use It
Input the number of years you plan to work for the employer. Enter your projected final average salary (usually the average of your highest 3 earning years), and input the pension multiplier. The tool will output your guaranteed annual retirement income.