RetirementCalcByState
🌺 HI Pre-Filled
Hawaii State Pension
Retirement Calculator 2026
Calculate your estimated Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii retirement benefit using the official formula. Hawaii’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
No SS
Social Security
🏛️ ERS Calculator
Hawaii Pension Benefit Estimator
Enter your years of service and final average salary — Hawaii’s 2% multiplier is already loaded.
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Using highest 3-year average
✓ Pre-filled — Hawaii 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 Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii formula. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific tier, early retirement reductions, survivor benefit elections, and other factors. Contact Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii for an official benefit estimate.
🏛️ Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii Facts
Benefit Multiplier
2% per year
Final Avg Salary
Highest 3-year average
Retirement Rule
Age 65 with 10 years (Tier 1: Age 55 with 10 years)
Vesting Period
5 years
Employee Contribution
14.5% of salary
Employer Contribution
27.03% of salary
Social Security
No — pension replaces Social Security
COLA
Yes — automatic annual COLA
System Overview
Hawaii ERS members do not participate in Social Security — the pension replaces it entirely.
What to Know About Hawaii Retirement
- →Hawaii ERS members do not participate in Social Security — the pension is the primary retirement benefit.
- →Hawaii has very high combined contribution rates — employees contribute 14.5% of salary to the pension.
- →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 Hawaii pension calculated?
The Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Full retirement eligibility in Hawaii: Age 65 with 10 years (Tier 1: Age 55 with 10 years). You may be able to retire earlier with a reduced benefit — contact Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii directly for your specific eligibility date based on your hire date and tier.
Does Hawaii pension replace Social Security?
Hawaii pension members do NOT participate in Social Security. Your Employees’ Retirement System of Hawaii pension is your primary retirement income — you will not receive Social Security benefits based on this employment.