OAS Benefits Calculator

Old Age Security pays up to about $735/month at 65, but most Canadians never learn about the recovery tax until it shows up on their return. Above roughly $93,454 of net world income, Ottawa claws back 15 cents of every OAS dollar until the benefit hits zero.

See What Is OAS? for the full breakdown of residency rules and deferral options. If you are planning retirement drawdowns, theWithdrawal Strategy Plannerand FIRE Calculator factor in CPP and OAS offsets alongside your portfolio.

Clawback assessed on your individual net world income, not household income.

Advanced: OAS deferral

Each month you defer after 65 increases your payment by 0.6% (max 60 months).

$735

Monthly OAS (before clawback)

$0

Annual Clawback

$735

Net Monthly OAS

100.0%

OAS You Keep

OAS Payment vs Income

Chart showing net monthly OAS from $0 to $200,000 income. Your income is $85,000 with net monthly OAS of $734.95.

Net monthly OAS Clawback starts at $93,454 Your income

These calculators use hypothetical assumptions for illustration only — not a guarantee of future performance or personalized financial advice. Consult a qualified professional before making investment or tax decisions.