Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia ERS | 16,547.9 | 113,813 | 71.6 | 100.0 | Georgia Employees Retirement System |
| Georgia Teachers | 102,146.7 | 489,872 | 81.3 | 100.0 | Georgia Teachers Retirement System |
| Atlanta ERS | 1,909.7 | 6,984 | 72.4 | 100.0 | Atlanta General Employees Pension Fund |
| Atlanta Police | 1,501.6 | 3,609 | 79.5 | 100.0 | Atlanta Police Fund |
| Atlanta Fire | 928.7 | 2,088 | 74.7 | 100.0 | Atlanta Fire |
| Atlanta Education | 237.6 | 2,776 | 42.2 | 100.0 | Atlanta Education |
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 | GA | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 2.9 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 8.2 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 6.1 | 6.8 |