RetirementCalcByState
🦀 MD Pre-Filled
Maryland State Pension
Retirement Calculator 2026
Calculate your estimated Maryland State Retirement and Pension System retirement benefit using the official formula. Maryland’s 2026 rates are pre-loaded.
Formula: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 1.8% = Annual Pension
1.8%
Benefit Multiplier
Top 3 yr avg
Final Avg Salary
10 yrs
Vesting Period
+SS
Social Security
🏛️ SRPS Calculator
Maryland Pension Benefit Estimator
Enter your years of service and final average salary — Maryland’s 1.8% multiplier is already loaded.
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Using highest 3-year average
✓ Pre-filled — Maryland 2026 rate
Annual Pension
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Per year
Monthly Pension
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Per month
Replacement Rate
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% of final salary
Calculation Breakdown
Years of Service—
Final Average Salary—
Benefit Multiplier1.8%
Annual Pension Benefit—
Income Replacement0%
⚠️ This is an estimate based on the standard Maryland State Retirement and Pension System formula. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific tier, early retirement reductions, survivor benefit elections, and other factors. Contact Maryland State Retirement and Pension System for an official benefit estimate.
🏛️ Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Facts
Benefit Multiplier
1.8% per year
Final Avg Salary
Highest 3-year average
Retirement Rule
Age 65 with 10 years, or Age 63 with 30 years
Vesting Period
10 years
Employee Contribution
7% of salary
Employer Contribution
24.09% of salary
Social Security
Yes — members also receive Social Security
COLA
Yes — automatic annual COLA
System Overview
Maryland SRPS is one of the larger state pension systems with over 400,000 members across multiple benefit structures.
What to Know About Maryland Retirement
- →Maryland SRPS covers over 400,000 active and retired members — one of the larger systems in the Mid-Atlantic.
- →Maryland requires a 10-year vesting period — employees who leave before 10 years receive no pension benefit.
- →The standard pension formula is: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 1.8%. For a 30-year employee earning $65,000/year, this means $35,100/year in annual pension benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Maryland pension calculated?
The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System uses this formula: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 1.8%. Your “final average salary” is based on your highest 3-year average. For example, with 25 years of service and a $60,000 final average salary: 25 × $60,000 × 0.018000000000000002 = $27,000 per year.
When can I retire with a full pension in Maryland?
Full retirement eligibility in Maryland: Age 65 with 10 years, or Age 63 with 30 years. You may be able to retire earlier with a reduced benefit — contact Maryland State Retirement and Pension System directly for your specific eligibility date based on your hire date and tier.
Does Maryland pension replace Social Security?
Maryland pension members also participate in Social Security. You will receive both your state pension AND Social Security benefits in retirement — two separate income streams.