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The State of Illinois pension formula calculates retirement benefits based on years of service and final average earnings. The standard formula uses a 2.2% multiplier for general state employees.
The calculator uses the Illinois pension formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula multiplies the 2.2% rate by the total years of service and the final average earnings to determine the annual pension amount.
Details: Accurate pension calculation helps state employees plan for retirement, understand their future income, and make informed decisions about retirement timing and financial planning.
Tips: Enter years of service as a decimal (e.g., 25.5 years) and final average earnings in USD. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is included in final average earnings?
A: Final average earnings typically include the average of the highest consecutive earnings periods, often the last 4-8 years of employment, including base salary and certain allowances.
Q2: Are there different multipliers for different employee groups?
A: Yes, some specialized positions (like police, firefighters, or teachers) may have different multipliers or calculation methods. The 2.2% is for general state employees.
Q3: Is there a maximum years of service limit?
A: Most pension systems have maximum service credit limits, typically around 35-40 years for full benefits.
Q4: How does early retirement affect the pension?
A: Early retirement usually results in reduced benefits through actuarial reductions based on how early you retire before normal retirement age.
Q5: Are pension benefits adjusted for inflation?
A: Many state pension systems, including Illinois, provide cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to help benefits keep pace with inflation.