Retirement benefit calculator
Contribution calculator
 

Retirement benefit estimate amounts are based on information you provide. Therefore, estimate results are not a guarantee of benefit amounts or eligibility. In addition to providing you an estimate for the Unmodified Benefit Option, the calculator also has the capability of providing you benefit estimates for Options 1, 2, 3 and the Temporary Supplement (if you are eligible); simply provide the additional information requested to view estimates for each of these options. To read more about these benefit options, click on the Retirement Benefit Options link.

Step 1: Enter your age at retirement     
Step 2: Enter your final compensation 
  (highest average monthly salary)

Step 3:
Enter your service credit at retirement 
General Safety
Tier 1 Tier A  
     

Step 4:
Enter your eligible sick leave hours at retirement (to be converted to service credit) 
General Safety
Tier 1 Tier A  
     
Step 5: Select your membership classification at retirement 
  
Enter your member retirement contribution total    
Enter your eligible survivor’s age at your retirement   
Enter your Estimated Social Security benefit 





The benefit calculation provided in this document does not constitute a guarantee of plan coverage or benefit amount. The benefit shown may differ from the benefit you receive at retirement as a result of events not accounted for in this calculation. Also, particular rules and eligibility requirements must be met before benefits can be received.

This estimate does not take into consideration Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 401(a)(17) and 415(b) limits. Section 401(a)(17) limits the amount of compensation that may be used to calculate your benefit and section 415(b) limits the amount of retirement benefits you may receive. These limits affect only a few SDCERA members. If your retirement benefit is affected by these limits when you retire, SDCERA will notify you. For more information about these IRC limits click on Tax information under the Retired members tab.

The estimated monthly benefit does not take into account any potential deductions from your retirement benefit, such as medical and/or dental premiums, withholding taxes, dues for membership in the Retired Employees of San Diego County, or deductions for the County Employees Charitable Organization (CECO), Deputy Sheriff’s Association or the Public Employees Retirement System long-term care plan.