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The Government Pension Calculator estimates the annual annuity for US government employees based on years of service and high-3 average salary. This calculation follows the standard federal pension formula used for civil service retirement.
The calculator uses the government pension formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates 1% of the high-3 average salary multiplied by years of service. This represents the basic annuity calculation for many federal retirement systems.
Details: Accurate pension estimation is crucial for retirement planning, financial security, and understanding post-retirement income for government employees.
Tips: Enter years of service (including partial years as decimals) and the average of your highest 3 consecutive years of salary. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the high-3 average salary?
A: The high-3 average salary is the average of your highest 3 consecutive years of basic pay, typically your final 3 years of service.
Q2: Are there different multipliers for longer service?
A: Some systems use 1.1% for service beyond 20 years. This calculator uses the standard 1% multiplier for all years of service.
Q3: What types of government pensions use this formula?
A: This formula is commonly used for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) calculations.
Q4: Does this include other retirement benefits?
A: No, this calculates only the basic annuity. Additional benefits like Social Security, TSP, or supplements are not included.
Q5: How accurate is this calculator for actual retirement?
A: This provides a basic estimate. Actual pension amounts may vary based on specific retirement system rules, age factors, and other variables.