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The NHS Northern Ireland Pension Calculator estimates the annual pension benefit based on pensionable earnings and years of service. It uses the standard NHS pension formula to provide an accurate projection of retirement benefits.
The calculator uses the NHS Northern Ireland pension formula:
Where:
Explanation: For each year of NHS service, you accrue 1/80th of your pensionable earnings as annual pension. The total pension is the sum of all years' accruals.
Details: Accurate pension calculation helps NHS staff in Northern Ireland plan for retirement, understand their benefits, and make informed career decisions. It's essential for financial planning and retirement preparation.
Tips: Enter your pensionable earnings in GBP and total years of NHS service. Pensionable earnings typically include basic pay plus any regular supplements. Years of service can include partial years (e.g., 25.5 years).
Q1: What counts as pensionable earnings?
A: Pensionable earnings include basic salary, London weighting, and other regular payments. Overtime and one-off payments are usually excluded.
Q2: Can I include part-time service?
A: Yes, part-time service is included but your pensionable earnings should reflect the full-time equivalent salary for calculation purposes.
Q3: How does the 1/80 accrual rate work?
A: For each year of service, you build up 1/80th of your pensionable earnings as annual pension. After 40 years, you'd receive 40/80ths (50%) of your pensionable earnings.
Q4: Are there different NHS pension schemes?
A: Yes, there are different schemes (1995, 2008, 2015). This calculator uses the classic 1/80th formula common to earlier schemes.
Q5: Is there a maximum pension?
A: The maximum pension is generally 2/3rds of your final pensionable earnings, which would require 53.33 years of service under the 1/80th scheme.