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 | 5,844.1 | 24,048 | 88.6 | 115.7 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Colorado School | 34,654.7 | 217,741 | 65.3 | 107.2 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Colorado State | 19,985.6 | 104,682 | 64.0 | 110.3 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Denver Employees | 2,665.0 | 22,991 | 61.8 | 97.1 | Denver Employees Retirement Plan |
| Denver Schools | 4,633.7 | 25,130 | 86.9 | 114.6 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2021)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | CO | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 0.9 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 1.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 5.2 | 6.8 |