Pension simulation at 60: Calculate your 2026 loss

Last updated: January 2026

Retirement at 60: Retirement imminent

At 60 years old, you have 4 years until retirement. Discover how much you lose with the French pay-as-you-go system and the huge difference a funded system would make.

Time until retirement

4
years until retirement
60 y/o64 y/o

The compound interest effect

Total contributed

46 855 €

Interest earned

+5 952 €

Final capital

52 808 €

ContributionsCompound interest

Multiplication factor: 1.1x — Your contributions are multiplied by 1.1 thanks to compound interest over 4 years.

What you lose

Monthly loss

--1 737 €

vs funded system

Capital not built

52 808 €

transferable

Loss over 20 years

-416 955 €

in retirement

Frequently Asked Questions

How to prepare for retirement at 60?
At 60 years old, you have 4 years until retirement. It's important to understand your current situation. With a median salary of 3 500 €, you contribute 976 €/month for retirement.
How much do you lose with pay-as-you-go at 60?
Starting at 60 with a salary of 3 500 €, you lose -1 737 €/month in pension compared to a funded system, or -416 955 € over 20 years of retirement.
What retirement capital can you build from 60?
By investing your pension contributions at 6%/year for 4 years, you would have a capital of 52 808 €, fully transferable to your heirs.

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Our methodology

Calculations based on a median salary of 3 500 €, URSSAF 2025 rates, and average yield of 6% (inflation-adjusted). Retirement age considered is 64.

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