Calculators
How much will it cost to buy additional service credit?
- Estimate the cost to purchase service credit for the defined benefit plans.
Compare SCRS and State ORP Benefits
Benefit Estimate Calculators for SCRS and PORS
At the time of retirement, a member's monthly benefit is calculated based on very specific and individual parameters - compensation records, credited service time, days of unused annual and sick leave, and retirement system (South Carolina Retirement System or Police Officers Retirement System).
Currently there are three methods you can use for estimating your monthly benefit. These methods are distinguished by how close one is to retirement and the ability to predict all of the parameters used for a projected time of retirement.
Quickest Method |
If several years from retirement; use for planning. |
Quick Method |
If a couple of years from retirement; more accurate. |
Full Method |
When retirement is close; full parameter computation. |
You can refer to the Calculation Help Page if necessary.
Please read and understand the calculation disclaimer below.
Benefits Calculator Disclaimer
This page allows you to enter information to obtain an unofficial estimate of your South Carolina Retirement Systems (Retirement Systems) retirement benefit. This is not an official Retirement Systems estimate, and it does not include all retirement options available to Retirement Systems members. The Retirement Systems' benefits calculator is a tool designed to allow you to estimate your own Retirement Systems benefit when planning for your retirement. For an official estimate, contact Customer Services at 803-737-6800, toll free at 800-868-9002 (within SC only), or use our online contact form.
This application calculates an unofficial estimate of your retirement benefit based on information provided by you. The accuracy of the estimate will depend on how closely the variables chosen by you match the actual numbers derived in the future. This application is not a guarantee that you will receive any benefit calculated by its use. The benefit you receive from the Retirement Systems will be determined according to the statutes and regulations of the state of South Carolina, as set forth in Title 9 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, and Article 9 of Chapter 19 of the South Carolina Code of Regulations.
