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The Government of Canada pension formula calculates the annual pension amount for public service employees based on their highest average salary, years of service, and bridge benefit adjustments.
The calculator uses the Government of Canada pension formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates 2% of the highest average salary multiplied by years of service, then subtracts any bridge benefits to determine the final annual pension amount.
Details: Accurate pension calculation is crucial for retirement planning, financial security assessment, and understanding post-retirement income for Government of Canada employees.
Tips: Enter highest average salary in CAD, years of service in years, and bridge benefit in CAD. All values must be valid (salary > 0, years > 0, bridge benefit ≥ 0).
Q1: What is Highest Average Salary (HAS)?
A: HAS typically refers to the average of the best consecutive years of earnings, usually the highest 5 years of salary in the public service pension plan.
Q2: What is the bridge benefit?
A: Bridge benefit is a temporary payment that bridges the gap between early retirement and eligibility for CPP/QPP, usually payable until age 65.
Q3: Is the 2% rate standard for all Government of Canada pensions?
A: The 2% accrual rate is standard for the public service pension plan, but other federal pension plans may have different rates.
Q4: Are there maximum years of service limits?
A: Yes, there are typically maximum service limits (often 35 years) for full pension benefits under the Government of Canada pension plan.
Q5: How does early retirement affect the pension calculation?
A: Early retirement may result in reduction factors being applied to the pension amount, depending on age and years of service at retirement.