RetirementCalcByState
☃️ MN Pre-Filled
Minnesota State Pension
Retirement Calculator 2026
Calculate your estimated Minnesota State Retirement System retirement benefit using the official formula. Minnesota’s 2026 rates are pre-loaded.
Formula: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 1.7% = Annual Pension
1.7%
Benefit Multiplier
Top 5 yr avg
Final Avg Salary
3 yrs
Vesting Period
+SS
Social Security
🏛️ MSRS Calculator
Minnesota Pension Benefit Estimator
Enter your years of service and final average salary — Minnesota’s 1.7% multiplier is already loaded.
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Using highest 5-year average
✓ Pre-filled — Minnesota 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 Multiplier1.7%
Annual Pension Benefit—
Income Replacement0%
⚠️ This is an estimate based on the standard Minnesota State Retirement System formula. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific tier, early retirement reductions, survivor benefit elections, and other factors. Contact Minnesota State Retirement System for an official benefit estimate.
🏛️ Minnesota State Retirement System Facts
Benefit Multiplier
1.7% per year
Final Avg Salary
Highest 5-year average
Retirement Rule
Age 65 with 3 years, or Rule of 90 (age + service = 90)
Vesting Period
3 years
Employee Contribution
5% of salary
Employer Contribution
5% of salary
Social Security
Yes — members also receive Social Security
COLA
Yes — automatic annual COLA
System Overview
Minnesota MSRS has a low 3-year vesting period and matching employer/employee contributions.
What to Know About Minnesota Retirement
- →Minnesota MSRS vests in just 3 years — one of the shortest vesting periods among state pension systems.
- →Minnesota employer and employee contribution rates are equal at 5% each — an unusual symmetry.
- →The standard pension formula is: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 1.7%. For a 30-year employee earning $65,000/year, this means $33,150/year in annual pension benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Minnesota pension calculated?
The Minnesota State Retirement System uses this formula: Years of Service × Final Average Salary × 1.7%. Your “final average salary” is based on your highest 5-year average. For example, with 25 years of service and a $60,000 final average salary: 25 × $60,000 × 0.017 = $25,500 per year.
When can I retire with a full pension in Minnesota?
Full retirement eligibility in Minnesota: Age 65 with 3 years, or Rule of 90 (age + service = 90). You may be able to retire earlier with a reduced benefit — contact Minnesota State Retirement System directly for your specific eligibility date based on your hire date and tier.
Does Minnesota pension replace Social Security?
Minnesota pension members also participate in Social Security. You will receive both your state pension AND Social Security benefits in retirement — two separate income streams.