KP&F Calculator Definitions

Joint Annuitant

Someone you choose to receive a continuing monthly benefit after your death. This is an optional benefit.

Date You Plan to Retire

Your retirement date must be the first day of a month. Benefit payments begin at the end of the month after your retirement date.

Tier I Member

You are a Tier I member if you were employed before July 1, 1989, and did not choose Tier II coverage.

Tier II Member

All new KP&F members are Tier II members. You are a Tier II member if you were employed on or after July 1, 1989, or before July 1, 1989, and chose Tier II coverage.

Years of Service

Years @ 2.5% multiplier

• Participating service credit -- service performed as an active member in a KP&F-covered position
• Purchased service credit -- includes forfeited KP&F service and military service.

After 32 years of credited service, you will receive the maximum retirement benefit (80 percent of final average salary).

Please note: Military service does not count toward your eligibility to retire, but does increase your benefit. KPERS service can count toward retirement eligibility, but you will have a separate benefit calculated with the KPERS retirement formula. Estimate your benefit for any KPERS service using the KPERS benefit calculator.

Final Average Salary

If your membership date was on or after July 1, 1993, your final average salary is an average of the three highest of your last five years of service, excluding additional compensation, such as sick and annual leave.

If your membership date was before July 1, 1993, your final average salary is an average of the three highest of your last five years of service, including additional compensation, such as sick and annual leave.