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Retirement Pay Calculator
Estimate the minimum statutory retirement pay under RA 7641 using the 22.5-day formula. Check age, service, coverage, credited years, and whether a company plan provides a higher benefit.
Enter the retirement details
Enter the total benefit under the plan—not a monthly pension. The tool compares it with the statutory estimate.
Your estimate
Complete the details and select Calculate retirement pay. The result will show eligibility, credited service, the 22.5-day breakdown, and any coverage warning.
How the 22.5-day formula works
| Component | Days per credited year |
|---|---|
| Fifteen days’ salary | 15 days |
| One-twelfth of 13th-month pay | Equivalent estimate: 2.5 days |
| Cash equivalent of service incentive leave | Not more than 5 days |
| Total statutory estimate | 22.5 days per credited year |
Formula: monthly basic salary ÷ working-day divisor × 22.5 × credited years of service. A service fraction of at least six months is generally counted as one whole year.
Ordinary RA 7641 eligibility screen
- Covered private-sector employee
- At least age 60 for optional retirement, but generally not beyond the compulsory retirement age of 65
- At least five years of service with the establishment
- No company plan, CBA, contract, policy, or practice providing a lower benefit than the statutory minimum
- Special optional and compulsory ages may apply to qualifying underground and surface mine workers
- Small retail, service, and agricultural establishments or operations employing no more than 10 workers are statutorily exempt under RA 7641
Read the detailed guides
Retirement Pay Philippines: eligibility and formula · Labor Code Book VI · Separation Pay Calculator · Where Should I File?
Primary authority: Republic Act No. 7641.
Direct answer and statutory formula
For a qualified covered employee without a more favorable retirement plan, the statutory minimum retirement pay is generally 22.5 days of salary for every credited year of service. The 22.5-day factor consists of 15 days salary, five days service incentive leave and one-twelfth of the 13th-month-pay equivalent.
| Step | Formula |
|---|---|
| Daily rate | Monthly salary ÷ applicable divisor |
| Minimum benefit | Daily rate × 22.5 × credited years |
A fraction of at least six months is ordinarily credited as one whole year. Eligibility, establishment coverage, age, service and any superior company or CBA plan must be checked separately.
Official legal basis
Review Republic Act No. 7641, the DOLE statutory-benefits handbook, and the full retirement-pay guide. A more favorable plan controls when valid and applicable.
Retirement pay calculator FAQs
Who is covered by the statutory retirement-pay rule?
RA 7641 generally covers qualified private-sector employees in the absence of a more favorable retirement plan, subject to statutory exemptions and special rules.
What is the minimum retirement age?
For ordinary covered private-sector employment, optional retirement generally begins at age 60 and compulsory retirement is at age 65. Different ages may apply under a valid plan or special law.
How many years of service are required?
The ordinary statutory rule requires at least five years of service in the establishment.
Why does the calculator use 22.5 days?
RA 7641 defines one-half month salary as 15 days plus one-twelfth of 13th-month pay and the cash equivalent of not more than five days of service incentive leave. The commonly used combined estimate is 22.5 days.
How is a partial year counted?
A fraction of at least six months is counted as one whole year. A remaining fraction shorter than six months is not rounded up under the statutory formula.
Should monthly salary be divided by 26 or 30?
The correct daily-rate basis can depend on the pay and work arrangement and the governing plan or authority. The calculator lets you compare both methods instead of treating either divisor as universally controlling.
Is retirement pay based on basic salary?
The statutory computation ordinarily starts with the applicable salary basis. A CBA, contract, policy, or established practice may provide broader inclusions.
What if the company has a retirement plan?
The plan may control, but the employee’s retirement benefit generally cannot be lower than the applicable statutory minimum. More favorable terms should be honored.
Are small businesses exempt?
RA 7641 exempts retail, service, and agricultural establishments or operations employing not more than 10 employees or workers. Confirm both the business classification and workforce count.
Is retirement pay the same as SSS retirement?
No. Employer-paid statutory retirement pay and SSS retirement benefits are distinct. Eligibility for one does not automatically replace the other.
Is retirement pay the same as separation pay?
No. They arise from different legal events and use different formulas. The 22.5-day retirement formula should not be used to calculate separation pay.
Are retirement benefits tax-free?
Tax exemption depends on the Tax Code and the facts, including age, service, whether the plan is BIR-qualified, and whether the benefit has been claimed before. Obtain payroll or tax advice instead of assuming the entire amount is exempt.
What documents should I check?
Review the retirement plan, CBA, employment contract, handbook, payslips, service records, birth record, retirement notice, and the employer’s itemized computation.
Where can an employee question an unpaid retirement benefit?
Start by requesting an itemized employer computation. Depending on the dispute, SEnA or the proper DOLE/NLRC route may be available; use the filing decision tool for a preliminary route.
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