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HSE Pension Calculator Ireland

If you work in the HSE or another Irish public service body, your pension is one of your most valuable benefits. Use this tool to estimate your tax-free lump sum and annual pension based on your pay, service, and retirement age.

Guidance only — not an official HSE tool. For exact figures, request a Pension Benefit Statement from HSE Pensions.

Quick Start Calculator

Enter a few details to estimate your lump sum, annual pension, and a simplified ASC (Additional Superannuation Contribution). You can adjust options like commutation and PRSI class.

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Assumptions are simplified (e.g., Single Scheme revaluation, integration, ASC bands). Use for guidance only.

How HSE Pensions Work

Schemes depend on when you first joined the public service. Key concepts are the same: service, pensionable pay, integration, and commutation.

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Pension Schemes

Pre-1995, 1995, 2004 (final salary) and the Single Scheme (2013) which is career-average with CPI revaluation.

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Key Concepts

Reckonable service (pro-rata for part-time), pensionable remuneration (salary + some allowances), and ASC.

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Retirement Ages

Typical ages: 60 (1995), 65 (2004), and State Pension age for the Single Scheme. Early retirement is cost-neutral.

Pension Schemes

Find your likely scheme based on your first public service start date.

1995 & 2004 Final Salary Schemes

Benefits are based on your final pensionable salary and years of reckonable service. Integration applies for most Class A PRSI members.

Pension Formula

Pension = (1/80) × Final Salary × Years of Service

1/80th per year of service.

Lump Sum Formula

Lump Sum = (3/80) × Final Salary × Years of Service

3/80ths per year of service (tax-free within lifetime limits).

Single Public Service Pension Scheme (2013+)

A career-average scheme. Each year you build pension and lump sum “credits” as a % of that year’s pensionable pay. Credits are revalued by CPI each year until retirement.

Pension Accrual

0.58% of pensionable pay each year

Revalued by CPI to retirement.

Lump Sum Accrual

1.75% of pensionable pay each year

Also revalued by CPI to retirement.

How the Calculations Work

These examples are illustrative. Exact rules vary by scheme, PRSI class, and your service record.

Example Calculations

Nurse in 1995 Scheme

Age: 60

Final Salary: €55,000

Service: 35 years

Pension: €24,063/yr

Lump Sum: €72,188 (tax-free)

Administrator in Single Scheme

Age: 67

Average Salary: €45,000

Service: 30 years

Pension: ~€8,500/yr

Lump Sum: ~€25,500

Figures shown ignore CPI revaluation detail, integration nuances, and tax — for orientation only.

Important Considerations

Integration: Class A PRSI pensions are coordinated with the State Pension (Contributory).

Commutation: You can trade part of your pension for a larger lump sum (within limits), reducing annual income.

Early Retirement: Cost-neutral reductions apply; leaving 5 years early can reduce benefits by ~25%.

Life Events That Affect Your Pension

Service isn’t always straightforward — here’s what typically changes your benefits.

Career Breaks & Unpaid Leave

Unpaid periods usually don’t count as service. Some breaks can be bought back by paying extra contributions (subject to rules).

Part-Time / Job-Sharing

Service is credited pro-rata. Example: 10 years at 0.5 FTE = 5 years reckonable service.

Transfers

Service typically follows you across Irish public bodies via the Public Service Transfer Network. Overseas service recognition is limited.

Promotions & Allowances

Final salary schemes use your final pensionable pay. Some allowances are pensionable; overtime usually isn’t.

Breaks in Service

Leaving and re-joining after 2013 may place you in the Single Scheme for new service, even if you had earlier 1995/2004 service.

Death-in-Service

Most schemes include a lump sum death gratuity and a spouses’ & children’s pension, subject to eligibility.

Notes for HSE Roles

Rules are the same, but pay elements differ by role.

Nurses & Midwives

Roster/premium allowances may be pensionable. Overtime generally isn’t.

NCHDs

Short contracts still count if continuous. Some allowances are pensionable.

Consultants

Complex contracts; some elements pensionable. Income caps may interact with pensions.

Allied Health

Usually straightforward scales; check which allowances are pensionable.

Admin & Management

Promotions near retirement can affect final salary schemes.

Support & Facilities

Part-time patterns common; service pro-rata is the key factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers for Irish public servants.

Does the HSE have an official pension calculator?

No. Use this page for guidance and request an official Benefit Statement from your HSE Pensions Office.

How do I get my official figures?

Contact your regional HSE Pensions Office or use the HSE Staff Portal. Have your staff number to hand.

I worked part-time. How is that counted?

Service is credited pro-rata. Example: 20 years at 0.5 FTE = 10 years reckonable service.

What is “integration” with the State Pension?

For most Class A PRSI members, HSE pension is coordinated with the State Pension (Contributory) payable from State Pension age.

What is ASC?

The Additional Superannuation Contribution is a statutory deduction that replaced the PRD from 2019.

Can I retire early?

Yes, but benefits are reduced permanently under Cost-Neutral Early Retirement. The closer you are to normal pension age, the smaller the reduction.

Get an Official Estimate

For precise, binding figures, request a Pension Benefit Statement from your HSE Pensions Office.

HSE Pensions

Find your regional office on the HSE Staff Portal or check your payslip footer for contacts.

Citizens Information

Plain-English guidance on public service pensions and retirement rules in Ireland.

Your Union

INMO, SIPTU, Fórsa and others offer pension resources and workshops for members.

Consider independent financial advice for AVCs or complex situations. Ensure advisers are authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland.