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The Federal Government Pension Calculation determines the annual annuity for federal employees based on years of service and the high-3 average salary. This formula is used by various federal retirement systems including FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System).
The calculator uses the federal government 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 20+ years of service, the percentage may increase to 1.1% for years beyond 20.
Details: Accurate pension calculation is essential for federal employees' retirement planning, financial security, and understanding their retirement benefits. It helps in making informed decisions about retirement timing and financial preparation.
Tips: Enter years of service (including partial years as decimals) and the high-3 average salary in USD. 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 last 3 years of federal service.
Q2: Are there different percentages for different service lengths?
A: Yes, for FERS employees with 20+ years of service, the percentage is 1.1% for each year beyond 20 (1% for first 20 years).
Q3: What factors can affect the final pension amount?
A: Factors include retirement age, service computation date, unused sick leave, and special retirement provisions for certain occupations.
Q4: Is this calculation applicable to all federal employees?
A: This is the basic FERS formula. CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System) employees have different calculation methods.
Q5: How does early retirement affect the pension?
A: Early retirement may result in reductions if taken before meeting age and service requirements for unreduced benefits.