Across all our retained completed paid cases, the average refund was €11,571.66 and the median €10,327.10 (calculated 24 August 2026) [Q] — with results ranging from under €200 to over €53,000. [Q] Your own number depends on your income and contribution months: as an employee you can reclaim 100% of the pension contributions withheld from your salary. Estimate it in a minute with the free refund calculator.