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 | 13,617.5 | 117,662 | 75.6 | 100.0 | Georgia Employees Retirement System |
| Georgia Teachers | 78,788.9 | 471,993 | 76.7 | 100.0 | Georgia Teachers Retirement System |
| Atlanta ERS | 1,502.9 | 7,021 | 69.4 | 100.0 | Atlanta General Employees Pension Fund |
| Atlanta Police | 1,163.1 | 3,439 | 77.6 | 100.0 | Atlanta Police Fund |
| Atlanta Fire | 727.3 | 2,056 | 74.2 | 100.0 | Atlanta Fire |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2019)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2018
| Fiscal Year | GA | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 6.6 | 6.4 |