CSRS Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I compute the CSRS basic annuity?

2.5% x high-3 average salary, multiplied by 20 years; plus 

2% x high-3 average salary, multiplied by any additional year of creditable service exceeding 20 years 

CSRS - BASIC ANNUITY COMPUTATION FORMULA


Sample Annuity Computation for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) 

Employee A 

  • Full-time Schedule 

  • Age 51

Work History:

  • 20 years, 6 months covered firefighter service 

  • 4 years military service (deposit paid) 

  • 2 years non-fire service 

Total service for annuity = 26 years, 6 months 

High-3 salary =

2.5% x $28,000 =

2% x 28,000 = 

TOTAL = 

$ 28,000
 
$700 x 20 years = $14,000
 
560 x 6.5 years = 3,640 
  
$17,640

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