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The Federal Retirement Annuity is a pension benefit for federal employees calculated based on their salary, years of service, and a predetermined multiplier percentage. It provides retirement income for eligible federal workers.
The calculator uses the Federal Retirement Annuity formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the annual retirement benefit by multiplying the salary by the multiplier percentage and years of service.
Details: Accurate annuity calculation is crucial for federal employees to plan their retirement, understand their expected income, and make informed decisions about retirement timing and financial planning.
Tips: Enter your final salary or high-3 average salary in USD, the appropriate multiplier percentage, and your total years of credible service. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the typical multiplier for federal retirement?
A: Multipliers vary by retirement system (FERS typically 1%, CSRS 1.5-2%) and may increase with additional years of service or special provisions.
Q2: Is there a maximum years of service limit?
A: Most federal retirement systems have maximum service credit limits, typically around 41-42 years for full annuity calculation.
Q3: How is the high-3 average salary calculated?
A: The high-3 average is the average of your highest 3 consecutive years of basic pay, usually your final 3 years of service.
Q4: Are there reductions for early retirement?
A: Yes, early retirement may result in reduced annuity amounts. Reductions are typically 5% per year under age 62 for FERS employees.
Q5: Does this calculator include survivor benefits or other deductions?
A: No, this provides a basic estimate. Actual annuity amounts may be reduced by survivor benefit elections, health insurance premiums, and other deductions.