How do i calculate my retirement pension

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A pension is a long-term investment. Its value can go down as well as up and could be worth less than was paid in. Laws and tax rules may change in the future. Your own circumstances and where you live in the UK will also have an impact on tax treatment.

How much will I get?

We all want to enjoy life after we stop working. Whether you want to see more of the world or spend more quality time with your family, you probably have a rough idea of what you want your life to be like in future.

If you save money into a pension plan, it’s worth knowing if your savings are on track to help you afford your ideal lifestyle after you stop working. Our pension calculator can help you get an idea of how much pension money you could have. It can also help you see if you need to start saving more

Our pension calculator is quick, simple and can help you decide what’s best for your retirement. Give it a try below to get started. 

  • 1.About you

  • 2.Your goal

  • 3.Existing pensions

  • 4.Results

  • 5.Summary

You must be at least 16 and at least one year away from receiving your state pension. This tool is not suitable for people who are living within a year of, or receiving their Single-Tier State Pension. How old are you? (you must be at least 16)

Your salary must be greater than ��1000 to a maximum of ��1,000,000 How much do you earn each year before tax?��

Please confirm your gender Gender To establish when you will receive the Single-Tier State Pension

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What sort of retirement lifestyle would you like?  

  • More limited 60%

  • More moderate 70%

  • Current lifestyle 80%

  • More options 90%

  • More prosperous 100%


Based on the research, to maintain you may need 50.00% of your final salary before tax. This may give you approximately ��NaN a year at retirement (in today's money terms). You may want more or less than this.

Please select yes or no before continuing Do you have any existing pensions?

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Do you have any existing pension funds?  

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The chart shows how close you are to meeting your goals.

Change the values below and see the impact these changes could have on your retirement income.

The total of your payments that are eligible for tax relief cannot exceed 100% of your salary. You may be subject to additional tax charges if you pay over the annual allowance into your pension plans in a tax year, this tool does not take account of this tax charge. close Change your personal monthly pension payments ��

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Please enter a valid number You may be subject to additional tax charges if you pay over the annual allowance into your pension plans in a tax year, this tool does not take account of this tax charge. close Change your employer pension payments ��  

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Please enter a valid number, the fund value must be between ��1,000 and ��999,999 The total of your payments that are eligible for tax relief cannot exceed 100% of your salary. The one-off payment plus 12 months of regular payments can not add up to more than your salary. Make a one-off payment into your pension ��

Please enter a valid number, the age must be between 55 and 74 Your retirement age cannot be below or equal to your current age. Change the age you want to retire  

Please enter a valid number, your target retirement income must be greater than ��1000 Change your target retirement income ��

Include single-tier state pension?  

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What you plan to do

  • Your target income is ��NaN each year when you retire at age
  • We have assumed full Single-Tier State Pension of ��9,110 each year from
  • Any future payments into a pension and any existing pensions you've entered will provide ��0 each year from

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Summary

Your pension details will be shown here

��24,737Shortfall

��7,860Pension

Decide what kind of lifestyle you want in retirement in comparison to your lifestyle today.

The Pension Commission investigated the expenditure pattern of those aged 65 to 74 to those aged 50-64. They discovered there was a pattern between the level of income before retirement and the amount of expenditure in retirement. The table below gives the percentage of final salary needed to maintain a current lifestyle when retired.

Gross Final Salary before retirementPercentage of gross final salary needed to maintain current lifestyle
Less than £9,500 80%
£9,500 to £17,499 70%
£17,500 to £24,499 67%
£25,500 to £50,000 60%
More than £50,000 50%

This is sometimes called a Money Purchase or Defined Contribution pension and can include Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

There are two main types of pension

The first type provides the benefits that can be purchased by the accumulated payments that have been made into the pension. For this type individuals do have their own collection of assets allocated to them. This first type is called the defined contribution.

The second type provides benefits that are defined by a formula, often related to your salary, either at or near retirement, or averaged in someway over your working lifetime. Since benefits are defined by a formula, individuals do not have their own collection of assets allocated to them within the pension. This second type is called defined benefit.

It is also possible to have a combination of these two main types, for example the greater of a defined benefit and a defined contribution. The tool is not designed to accommodate this type.

You can contact your pension provider for a current value, look at your last annual statement or an estimate will do.

If you are not still paying, leave this as 0%

If your employer does not pay in, leave this as 0%

This is sometimes called a Final Salary or Defined Benefits pension

There are two main types of pension

The first type provides the benefits that can be purchased by the accumulated payments that have been made into the pension. For this type individuals do have their own collection of assets allocated to them. This first type is called the defined contribution.

The second type provides benefits that are defined by a formula, often related to your salary, either at or near retirement, or averaged in someway over your working lifetime. Since benefits are defined by a formula, individuals do not have their own collection of assets allocated to them within the pension. This second type is called defined benefit.

It is also possible to have a combination of these two main types, for example the greater of a defined benefit and a defined contribution. The tool is not designed to accommodate this type.

See the statement you receive from the trustees who run the pension.

You should include the pension income amount given in today's terms, not the projected amount that will be paid on your retirement age, often described as the 'revalued pension'.

This age will also be shown on the statement you receive from the trustees who run the pension. If you retire before or after this age the amount of this pension could change.

Some employers may offer to 'match' employee payments. You can also use a combination of the employer and your own payments to see what different 'matching' payments may provide at retirement. Speak to your employer or financial adviser for the rules and the limits.

Please enter an age between 55 and 74. Certain types of company pension scheme may have rules on the age at which you wish to retire - please speak to your employer if you require further information.

Where the Single-Tier State Pension is included, we have assumed you are entitled to the full Single-Tier State Pension, which may require you to have 35 qualifying years of national insurance contributions. Currently the State Pension Age for both men and women is 66. From April 2026 the State Pension Age for both men and women will start to increase to reach 67 by April 2028. The Government is also considering the timetable for future increases to the State Pension Age from 67 to 68. Any change to the timetable needs the approval of Parliament. The tool reflects the Government's proposal regarding changes to the State Pension Age. If you don't believe you are eligible for the State Pension, you can deselect it.

Does your pension need a boost?

If you feel you’re not on track to meet your retirement saving goals, you could consider a pension top up. Even putting in a little extra each month or when you can afford it could make a big difference.

Find out more and make a payment into your Standard Life pension.

Pension top up

How do i calculate my retirement pension

The Standard Life Active Money Personal Pension

Get a pension plan and choose from two investment options to suit your goals.

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What is the formula for calculation of pension?

The amount of pension is 50% of the emoluments or average emoluments whichever is beneficial. Minimum pension presently is Rs. 9000 per month. Maximum limit on pension is 50% of the highest pay in the Government of India (presently Rs. 1,25,000) per month. Pension is payable up to and including the date of death.

How many years do you need to get a full pension?

You need 30 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions to get the full amount. You'll still get something if you have at least 1 qualifying year, but it'll be less than the full amount. You might qualify for an Additional State Pension, depending on your contributions.

How do I calculate my UK pension?

Each qualifying year on your National Insurance record after 5 April 2016 will add about £5.29 a week to your new State Pension. The exact amount you get is calculated by dividing £185.15 by 35 and then multiplying by the number of qualifying years after 5 April 2016.

How much pension do you get in Finland?

Full national pension (€/month), as of August 2022.