RetirementCalcByState
🌉 CA Pre-Filled
California State Pension
Retirement Calculator 2026
Calculate your estimated California Public Employees’ Retirement System retirement benefit using the official formula. California’s 2026 rates are pre-loaded.
Formula: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 2% = Annual Pension
2%
Benefit Multiplier
Top 3 yr avg
Final Avg Salary
5 yrs
Vesting Period
+SS
Social Security
🏛️ CalPERS Calculator
California Pension Benefit Estimator
Enter your years of service and final average salary — California’s 2% multiplier is already loaded.
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Using highest 3-year average
✓ Pre-filled — California 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 Multiplier2%
Annual Pension Benefit—
Income Replacement0%
⚠️ This is an estimate based on the standard California Public Employees’ Retirement System formula. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific tier, early retirement reductions, survivor benefit elections, and other factors. Contact California Public Employees’ Retirement System for an official benefit estimate.
🏛️ California Public Employees’ Retirement System Facts
Benefit Multiplier
2% per year
Final Avg Salary
Highest 3-year average
Retirement Rule
Age 62 with 5 years (new members); Age 55 with 5 years (classic members)
Vesting Period
5 years
Employee Contribution
8% of salary
Employer Contribution
20.7% of salary
Social Security
Yes — members also receive Social Security
COLA
Yes — automatic annual COLA
System Overview
CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the US with over $460 billion in assets and 2 million members.
What to Know About California Retirement
- →CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the United States with over $460 billion in assets.
- →California introduced PEPRA in 2013 creating ‘new member’ tiers with lower benefits and higher retirement ages.
- →The standard pension formula is: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 2%. For a 30-year employee earning $65,000/year, this means $39,000/year in annual pension benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the California pension calculated?
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System uses this formula: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 2%. 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 × 0.02 = $30,000 per year.
When can I retire with a full pension in California?
Full retirement eligibility in California: Age 62 with 5 years (new members); Age 55 with 5 years (classic members). You may be able to retire earlier with a reduced benefit — contact California Public Employees’ Retirement System directly for your specific eligibility date based on your hire date and tier.
Does California pension replace Social Security?
California pension members also participate in Social Security. You will receive both your state pension AND Social Security benefits in retirement — two separate income streams.