How is CF pension calculated?
For Full-time members, the formula used to calculate your annual CAF pension is equal to 2% of your average salary for five consecutive years of your highest paid pensionable service, multiplied by your number of years and days of pensionable service.
Do you get a pension as a reservist?
You cannot receive a pension from the Reserve Force Pension Plan and contribute to the Regular Force Pension Plan at the same time. If you join the Regular Force, your Reserve Force pension stops and you begin to contribute to the Regular Force Pension Plan.
Do Canadian Forces Reserves get a pension?
What is the Reserve Force Pension Plan? The rules governing the Reserve Force Pension Plan are set out under Part I. 1 of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (CFSA) and the plan is designed to provide qualified members with a retirement income payable upon release from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
How much is a Canadian military pension per month?
| Benefit | Annual amount |
|---|---|
| Total Pension (Lifetime + Bridge) | $35,400 |
| Lifetime Pension | $29,817 |
| Bridge (ends at age 65) | $5,583 |
| Survivor pension | $17,700 |
What is CF superannuation?
The Canadian Forces Superannuation Act provides a temporary pension benefit and a lifetime pension benefit for eligible members. The temporary benefit is called the bridge benefit.
How much is a reservist pension?
At retirement, the Reservist would have a point count of eight years of active duty, 10 years of drills, and two one-year mobilization periods. Their total would be at least, 8×365 + 10×75 + 2×365 = 4400 points. If they retired in 2016, this calculator sets their pension at $1,546.00/month or $18,552.00/year.
How does a reserve pension work?
The Reserve/Guard retirement system calculates the multiplier from your total points. Divide your grand total career point count by 360 (because your pay is based on 30-day months) and multiply by 2.5% to come up with your service multiplier. For example, 2134 points / 360 * 2.5% = 14.82%.