We use three pieces of information to get your PERF or TRF monthly defined benefit amount:
- your highest five years' salary
- years you worked in your PERF or TRF-covered job, known as creditable service, and
- age at the time monthly defined benefits begin.
You also have the option to buy more service credit to give you a higher benefit amount. For PERF members, click here (page 19) to read more; click here for more info if you're a TRF member.