An employee has an average wage of $60,000 and has worked for the firm for 28 years. The defined benefit pension plan pays retirees 2.3% of the average wage times the years of service. The employee can expect to receive per year upon retirement.

An employee has an average wage of $60,000 and has worked for the firm for 28 years. The defined benefit pension plan pays retirees 2.3% of the average wage times the years of service. The employee can expect to receive __$1,380 per year upon retirement.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Average wage = $60,000

Number of years worked in the firm = 28 years

Defined benefit pension plan rate = 2.3%

Annual defined benefit pension plan = $1,380 ($60,000 * 2.3%)

Total benefit to be received = $38,640 ($1,380*28) or ($60,000 *28 * 2.3%).

b) This employee is expected to receive the total benefit of $38,640 for serving the firm for 28 long years under the defined pension plan, given the plan rate of 2.3% of the average wage.