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Annuity Payout Calculator

Calculate the regular payout an annuity or lump sum can provide for a set number of years at a given interest rate — monthly, quarterly or yearly.

For information and education only — not financial advice. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter; check important decisions with a qualified professional.

How to use

  1. 1Enter the starting balance, the interest rate and the payout period.
  2. 2Choose how often payments are made.

How it's calculated

Payment = balance × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)⁻ⁿ), where r is the rate per period and n the number of payments (end-of-period payments).

Frequently asked questions

Is this how insurance annuities are priced?

Roughly, for period-certain annuities. Life annuities also price in life expectancy and insurer costs, so quotes will differ.

What happens at the end?

The balance reaches zero after the last payment. Enter a longer period for smaller payments that last longer.

Are annuity payments taxed?

Often, partly or fully, depending on the account type. Check with a tax professional.