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The Federal Pension calculation determines the annual annuity for federal employees based on their years of service and highest three-year average salary. This formula is used by various federal retirement systems to calculate retirement benefits.
The calculator uses the federal pension formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates 1% of the high-3 average salary multiplied by years of service. For employees with more than 20 years of service, different multipliers may apply.
Details: Understanding your federal pension benefits is crucial for retirement planning. It helps federal employees make informed decisions about retirement timing, supplemental savings, and overall financial security.
Tips: Enter your total years of federal service (including partial years) and your highest three-year average salary. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the "High-3 Average Salary"?
A: This is the average of your highest three consecutive years of basic pay. It typically includes your final three years of service but can be any three-year period where your salary was highest.
Q2: Are there different multipliers for more service years?
A: Yes, for employees with more than 20 years of service, the multiplier may increase to 1.1% for years beyond 20 under some retirement systems.
Q3: Does this calculation include FERS or CSRS?
A: This basic formula applies to both systems, but specific rules and additional benefits may vary between FERS and CSRS.
Q4: How are part-time years calculated?
A: Part-time service is prorated based on the number of hours worked compared to full-time employment.
Q5: What other factors affect the final pension amount?
A: Age at retirement, retirement system (FERS/CSRS), and any special provisions (law enforcement, firefighter, etc.) can affect the final calculation.