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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 7§ 32051 Retirement Pension Payment Limits

§ 32051 Retirement Pension Payment Limits

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§ 32051 Retirement Pension Payment Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •If you retire from your job, you get a pension for the rest of your life.
  • •The pension is half of your last salary.
  • •The most you can get each month is $250, even if half your salary is more than that.

Example

A teacher retires after working for 30 years.

If the teacher's last salary was $600 a month, their pension would be half of that, which is $300. But since the law says the maximum is $250, they would only get $250 a month.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 32051 Retirement Pension Payment Limits

Any person retiring for service shall receive a pension payable in monthly installments during his lifetime, equal to one-half of his terminal salary, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) a month. (Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1483.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 32055 Disability Retirement Pension Limits
  • § 32057 Disability Retirement Pension Rates
  • § 32021 Retirement Contribution Rates
  • § 32056 Survivor Pension Benefits
  • § 32058 Disability Pensioner Medical Review

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 32051.
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