Welcome to the Defined Benefit Calculator.
Enter your details using the sliders and buttons or click on numbers to input figures manually. Words which are underlined have further information available about them - click to view definitions.
Based on what you've told us, we've started by estimating your
future take-home pay, in today's dollars, in the chart
to the left.
below.
It's level because we've taken out the effects of inflation.
When you retire, you may be eligible to receive some Age Pension. The amounts shown in the chart are based on
current legislation and Calculator assumptions (see More Information for details).
You will also draw a retirement income from your super.
It's level because we've taken out the effects of inflation.
Based on what we know so far and some assumptions, it looks like your super will last
until age (as indicated by the highlighted bar).
Based on what we know so far and some assumptions, it looks like your super will last
past age 105.
This is based on assumptions that you are either already retired or that you will retire at age
, on a retirement income of
$ a year.
This is based on assumptions that you will retire at age ,
on a retirement income of $ a year.
After this tutorial, you'll be able to adjust your retirement income and age by dragging the
marker on the chart to your desired values.
If you were to retire later, for example at age ,
your super would last longer.
If you were to retire earlier, for example at age ,
your super would run out sooner.
But if you wanted a higher retirement income - say $
a year - your super would run out more quickly.
Or, if you wanted a higher retirement income - say $
a year - your super would run out even sooner.
To help you work out how long you should plan for, the bottom of the chart shows your likelihood of reaching each
age based on Australian Life Tables 2020-2022.
For example, one person in five of your current age and sex will
live until the age marked by the 20% point, and only one person in 20 will
reach the 5% point. Looking at the point your super drawdown runs
out can give you an idea of the chance your super will run out during
your lifetime.
These results are based on the data you have provided and other reasonable assumptions - you can adjust these
inputs in the Calculator.
There are many more useful features in the Calculator, which you'll be able to work out as you go.
Now click Go to launch the Calculator!
