Retirement Planner

Switzerland Retirement Calculator / Pensionsrechner Schweiz

Plan your Swiss retirement with our calculator designed for Switzerland's three-pillar system. Includes AHV/IV, BVG (Pensionskasse), Säule 3a, and Säule 3b planning.

AHV/IV (1st Pillar)
State pension system

Calculate AHV (Alters- und Hinterlassenenversicherung) state pension benefits and planning.

BVG (2nd Pillar)
Occupational pension fund

Plan Pensionskasse contributions and retirement capital. Understand mandatory vs optional BVG coverage.

Säule 3a/3b (3rd Pillar)
Private pension savings

Optimize Säule 3a (tax-deductible) and Säule 3b (flexible) retirement savings strategies.

Swiss Three-Pillar System (3-Säulen-System)

State & Occupational Pensions

  • ✓ AHV (1st pillar) - max CHF 2,450/month
  • ✓ BVG/Pensionskasse (2nd pillar) - occupational
  • ✓ Retirement age: 65 (men), 64 (women, rising to 65)
  • ✓ Combined 60% income replacement goal
  • ✓ Early retirement options from age 63
  • ✓ Delayed retirement bonuses

Private Pension (3rd Pillar)

  • ✓ Säule 3a - tax-deductible (CHF 7,056 limit)
  • ✓ Säule 3b - flexible private savings
  • ✓ Tax benefits and withdrawal options
  • ✓ Early withdrawal for home purchase
  • ✓ Pension fund vs bank account options
  • ✓ Staggered withdrawal strategies
Swiss Retirement Statistics / Schweizer Pensionsstatistik

Retirement Age / Rentenalter

65

standard

Life Expectancy / Lebenserwartung

84

years / Jahre

Inflation / Inflation

1.5%

average / Durchschnitt

Säule 3a Limit

CHF 7,056

2024 limit

Häufige Fragen - Swiss Pension FAQs

Wie hoch ist die maximale AHV-Rente? / What's the maximum AHV pension?

The maximum AHV pension is CHF 2,450/month for individuals (2024). For couples, the maximum combined is CHF 3,675/month. Benefits are based on average income and contribution years.

How much should I save in Säule 3a in Switzerland?

The annual limit is CHF 7,056 (2024) for employed persons with a pension fund. Maximizing this provides tax deductions and builds retirement savings efficiently.

Can I retire early in Switzerland?

Yes, you can take early retirement from age 63 (AHV) or earlier (BVG, if funds allow). Early retirement reduces AHV benefits by 6.8% per year. Our calculator shows the financial impact.