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The Ohio Police and Fire Retirement formula calculates the annual pension benefit for police officers and firefighters in Ohio. It is based on years of service and final average salary, providing a predictable retirement income for public safety personnel.
The calculator uses the Ohio Police and Fire Retirement formula:
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Explanation: The formula multiplies 2.5% by the years of service and final average salary to determine the annual pension amount.
Details: Accurate pension calculation is essential for retirement planning, helping police officers and firefighters understand their future income and make informed decisions about retirement timing and financial preparation.
Tips: Enter years of service (typically 20-30 years for full retirement) and final average salary (usually based on the highest 3-5 years of earnings). All values must be valid positive numbers.
Q1: What is the maximum years of service credit?
A: Most Ohio police and fire retirement systems allow up to 30-35 years of service credit for pension calculation purposes.
Q2: How is final average salary determined?
A: FAS is typically calculated as the average of the highest 3-5 consecutive years of salary during the member's career.
Q3: Are there early retirement reductions?
A: Yes, retiring before normal retirement age (usually 48-52) may result in reduced benefits depending on the specific retirement system rules.
Q4: Can years of service include military time?
A: Many systems allow purchase of military service credit, but this varies by specific retirement plan and may have limitations.
Q5: Are cost-of-living adjustments included?
A: Most Ohio police and fire retirement systems provide COLA increases, but these are typically calculated separately from the base pension amount.