Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Municipal | 4,892.6 | 24,105 | 91.0 | 106.2 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Colorado School | 29,445.6 | 226,968 | 67.0 | 108.8 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Colorado State | 16,744.3 | 104,490 | 66.5 | 117.4 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Denver Employees | 2,325.3 | 23,826 | 59.7 | 95.5 | Denver Employees Retirement Plan |
| Denver Schools | 3,935.4 | 25,675 | 90.3 | 156.5 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2022)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2022
| Fiscal Year | CO | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| 2022 | 5.1 | 7.5 |