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Pension Calculator

Estimate a defined-benefit pension.

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Result
Annual pension
$48,000.00
Monthly pension
$4,000.00
Replacement of final salary
60%

About the Pension Calculator

Most defined-benefit pensions use a simple formula: years of service × final average salary × a benefit multiplier. Enter those three values and the calculator returns your estimated annual and monthly pension, plus what percentage of your final salary it replaces. It's a fast way to project retirement income from a government, military, or company pension.

How to use the Pension Calculator

  1. 1Enter your years of service, final average salary, and benefit multiplier.
  2. 2Read the result instantly — it recalculates as you type.
  3. 3Adjust the numbers to model different scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

How is a pension calculated?

A common formula is years of service × final average salary × a multiplier (often ~1.5–2.5% per year). This tool uses that standard method.

What is a benefit multiplier?

The percentage of salary earned per year of service. A 2% multiplier over 30 years replaces 60% of final salary.

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