Retirement Milestones
See when you hit 20 years and become retirement-eligible, plus your pension multiplier at each milestone. Enter your service start date and system (legacy High-3 at 2.5%/yr, or BRS at 2.0%/yr) to map your milestones.
Frequently asked questions
When can I retire from active duty?
Active-duty members become retirement-eligible at 20 years of service. Your monthly pension equals your multiplier times your High-3 (average of your highest-36-months basic pay).
What is the military retirement multiplier?
It’s 2.5% per year of service under the legacy High-3 system (50% at 20 years, up to 75% at 30) and 2.0% per year under BRS (40% at 20 years).