Retirement Planner

Germany Retirement Calculator / Rentenrechner

Plan your German retirement with our calculator designed for the German pension system. Includes Gesetzliche Rentenversicherung, Riester-Rente, Rürup-Rente, and Betriebliche Altersvorsorge planning.

Gesetzliche Rente
State pension calculations

Calculate your statutory pension benefits based on contribution years and earnings points (Entgeltpunkte).

Riester & Rürup
Private pension planning

Plan Riester-Rente (with government subsidies) and Rürup-Rente (tax-deductible) contributions for retirement.

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
Occupational pension planning

Optimize employer-sponsored pension contributions and tax benefits for your retirement security.

German Three-Pillar Retirement System

State Pension (Gesetzliche Rente)

  • ✓ Statutory pension insurance calculations
  • ✓ Contribution rate: 18.6% (split employer/employee)
  • ✓ Standard retirement age: 67
  • ✓ Early retirement options (age 63 with reductions)
  • ✓ Earnings points (Entgeltpunkte) system
  • ✓ Pension adjustment (Rentenanpassung) projections

Private & Occupational Pensions

  • ✓ Riester-Rente (subsidized private pension)
  • ✓ Rürup-Rente (tax-deductible private pension)
  • ✓ Betriebliche Altersvorsorge (company pension)
  • ✓ Private savings and investments
  • ✓ Tax optimization strategies
  • ✓ Pension gap (Rentenlücke) analysis
German Retirement Statistics

Retirement Age

67

Regelaltersgrenze

Average Life Expectancy

81

years

Average Inflation Rate

2.8%

historical average

Contribution Rate

18.6%

Rentenbeitrag

Häufig gestellte Fragen - Deutsche Rentenplanung

Wann kann ich in Deutschland in Rente gehen?

Die Regelaltersgrenze liegt bei 67 Jahren für Jahrgänge ab 1964. Früherer Renteneintritt ab 63 ist möglich, jedoch mit Abschlägen. Unser Rechner hilft Ihnen, die optimale Strategie zu finden.

How much pension will I receive in Germany?

German pension benefits are based on your earnings points (Entgeltpunkte) accumulated over your working life. Average pension is around €1,500/month, but varies significantly based on contributions.

Should I use Riester or Rürup in Germany?

Riester is best for employees with government subsidies. Rürup is ideal for self-employed and high earners seeking tax deductions. Our calculator helps determine which is better for your situation.