Your formula is set by your department contract; your first-hire year is a hint, not the answer.
These are the two formulas in Hanford PD’s HPOA contract. Not sure which is yours? Your myCalPERS Annual Member Statement says.
Your pension is service times an age factor at the age you retire; the years between now and then count from your birthday.
City of Hanford salary schedule (effective Feb 2, 2026), including the July 2026 4% HPOA increase. Pay looks different? Choose “Other” above.
Add your date of birth above and we count the years of service you will have by then; until then the number below is priced on your service so far.