Retirement · Pension Phase

Minimum Pension Drawdown Calculator

Calculate the statutory minimum you need to withdraw from an account-based pension for the financial year.

Age-based ratesPart-year pro rataNearest $10

Use the 1 July balance, or commencement value for a new pension.

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Enter your age and pension balance.

What this estimate includes

  • Uses the age bands stored in the selected tax-year configuration.
  • Includes the commencement day in the part-year period.
  • Rounds the calculated minimum to the nearest $10.

Frequently asked questions

How is the minimum pension payment calculated?
Multiply the pension account balance by the percentage factor for your age at 1 July, then round the statutory result to the nearest $10.
What if the pension starts partway through the year?
The minimum is generally pro-rated for the days from commencement through 30 June, including the start day.
Is a minimum required for a June start?
No minimum payment is required for an account-based pension that starts on or after 1 June in that financial year.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: 28 July 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26 and 2026-27

Account-based pension minimum only. It does not model market-linked pensions, transition-to-retirement maximums, commutations, investment returns or fund-specific payment processing.