RetirementCalcByState
🏛️ DC Pre-Filled
Washington DC State Pension
Retirement Calculator 2026
Calculate your estimated District of Columbia Retirement Board retirement benefit using the official formula. Washington DC’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
🏛️ DCRB Calculator
Washington DC Pension Benefit Estimator
Enter your years of service and final average salary — Washington DC’s 2% multiplier is already loaded.
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Using highest 3-year average
✓ Pre-filled — Washington DC 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 District of Columbia Retirement Board formula. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific tier, early retirement reductions, survivor benefit elections, and other factors. Contact District of Columbia Retirement Board for an official benefit estimate.
🏛️ District of Columbia Retirement Board Facts
Benefit Multiplier
2% per year
Final Avg Salary
Highest 3-year average
Retirement Rule
Age 62 with 5 years, or Age 57 with 25 years
Vesting Period
5 years
Employee Contribution
8% of salary
Employer Contribution
8.5% of salary
Social Security
Yes — members also receive Social Security
COLA
Yes — automatic annual COLA
System Overview
Washington DC DCRB covers most DC government employees with a standard defined benefit formula.
What to Know About Washington DC Retirement
- →Washington DC DCRB covers most DC government employees — separate plans exist for police and firefighters.
- →DC government employees receive both the defined benefit pension and Social Security — providing two streams of retirement income.
- →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 Washington DC pension calculated?
The District of Columbia Retirement Board 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 Washington DC?
Full retirement eligibility in Washington DC: Age 62 with 5 years, or Age 57 with 25 years. You may be able to retire earlier with a reduced benefit — contact District of Columbia Retirement Board directly for your specific eligibility date based on your hire date and tier.
Does Washington DC pension replace Social Security?
Washington DC pension members also participate in Social Security. You will receive both your state pension AND Social Security benefits in retirement — two separate income streams.