CPP & OAS Timing Calculator

Optimize when to start your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. See how different timing strategies impact your lifetime retirement income.

Cumulative Benefits by Age

CPP and OAS benefits received over time in today's purchasing power. Shows the trade-offs between starting early vs waiting.

Note: These amounts represent what you'd receive if you retired today. CPP and OAS are automatically adjusted for inflation, so your actual payments will be higher to maintain this purchasing power.

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CPP Strategy
Start at 60
$540/month
OAS Strategy
Start at 65
$735/month
At Age 85
$364K
Total received

Monthly Combined Benefits

$1275/month

CPP at 60 vs CPP at 60

+0.0%

OAS at 65 vs OAS at 65

+0.0%

Monthly Advantage

+0.0%

Lifetime Value Analysis (Total Benefits to Age 85)

Lifetime CPP Benefits

$233K

Lifetime OAS Benefits

$292K

Total Lifetime Benefits

$525K

Lifetime Advantage

+$0

Note: Lifetime values show total benefits received based on current benefit levels. CPP and OAS are inflation-indexed, so these amounts maintain purchasing power over time. Baseline comparison: CPP at 60 + OAS at 65 = $347K total lifetime benefits.
OAS Step-up: OAS increases from $734.95 to $808.45 at age 75, which is factored into lifetime calculations.

Benefit Timing Options

Adjust key settings to explore different benefit timing strategies.

CPP Start Age60

$540/month (+0.0% vs age 60)

Your Expected CPP at 65$845

From your CPP Statement of Contributions (Average: $845, Max: $1,433)

OAS Start Age65

$735/month (+0.0% vs age 65)

Life Expectancy85

Average Canadian life expectancy is 85

Key Insights
  • • CPP increases 11.25% per year if delayed from 60-65
  • • CPP increases 13.125% per year if delayed from 65-70
  • • OAS increases 7.2% per year if delayed from 65-70
  • • OAS steps up 10% more at age 75

Detailed Annual Breakdown

Year-by-year benefits with OAS step-up at age 75 (shown in today's dollars)

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About This Calculator

v1.0
Updated: October 2025

Our CPP and OAS Timing Calculator helps you determine the optimal age to start receiving Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. Making the right decision about when to begin collecting government retirement benefits can significantly impact your lifetime retirement income. CPP can be taken as early as age 60 (with a 36% reduction) or delayed until age 70 (with a 42% increase), while OAS can be taken at 65 or delayed until age 70 (with a 36% increase). This powerful calculator models both early and delayed benefit scenarios, showing you the total lifetime benefits you'll receive under different timing strategies. Whether you're planning to retire early, continue working past 65, or considering your spouse's benefits in a coordinated retirement strategy, our calculator provides the insights you need to make an informed decision. The calculator accounts for longevity assumptions, inflation indexing, and the breakeven ages where delaying benefits becomes more advantageous than taking them early.

Key Features

  • Model CPP benefits from age 60 to 70 with accurate reduction/increase factors
  • Calculate OAS benefits from age 65 to 70 with deferral credits
  • See lifetime benefit totals based on your life expectancy
  • Calculate breakeven ages for early vs delayed benefit strategies
  • Account for inflation indexing on government benefits
  • Compare spousal benefit coordination strategies
  • Visual charts showing cumulative benefits over time
  • Canadian tax considerations for benefit timing

When to Use This Calculator

  • Early retirees considering CPP at age 60 vs waiting until 65 or later
  • Workers planning to delay CPP until age 70 for maximum monthly benefits
  • Couples coordinating CPP and OAS timing for optimal household income
  • Individuals with health concerns evaluating early benefit strategies
  • High-income earners considering OAS deferral to reduce clawback exposure
  • Retirees comparing breakeven scenarios based on family longevity patterns
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