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 | 5,194.6 | 23,685 | 82.4 | 94.1 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Colorado School | 30,674.2 | 209,231 | 60.6 | 85.2 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Colorado State | 17,879.9 | 103,433 | 59.1 | 86.0 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
| Denver Employees | 2,366.7 | 22,868 | 60.3 | 102.9 | Denver Employees Retirement Plan |
| Denver Schools | 4,107.6 | 24,064 | 81.2 | 65.6 | Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2020)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | CO | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 8.0 | 6.8 |