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The FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) VA Benefits Retirement Calculator estimates the annual annuity for federal employees under the basic benefit plan. It calculates retirement benefits based on years of service and high-3 average salary.
The calculator uses the FERS basic benefit formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates 1% of the high-3 average salary multiplied by years of service to determine the annual retirement annuity.
Details: Accurate retirement planning helps federal employees prepare for financial security after service. Understanding the basic annuity calculation is essential for making informed decisions about retirement timing and supplemental savings.
Tips: Enter years of service (including partial years as decimals) and 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: Does this include other retirement benefits?
A: This calculates only the basic annuity. FERS also includes Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) as part of the complete retirement package.
Q3: Are there different multipliers for longer service?
A: For employees with 20+ years of service who retire at age 62 or older, the multiplier increases to 1.1% instead of 1%.
Q4: How are partial years of service calculated?
A: Partial years are converted to decimal (e.g., 6 months = 0.5 years) and included in the calculation.
Q5: When should I start retirement planning?
A: Federal employees should begin retirement planning at least 5-10 years before their planned retirement date to ensure adequate preparation.