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 | 13,502.3 | 116,586 | 73.8 | 100.0 | Georgia Employees Retirement System |
| Georgia Teachers | 81,161.6 | 483,844 | 76.2 | 100.0 | Georgia Teachers Retirement System |
| Atlanta ERS | 1,499.6 | 7,278 | 68.0 | 100.0 | Atlanta General Employees Pension Fund |
| Atlanta Police | 1,150.5 | 3,402 | 74.4 | 100.0 | Atlanta Police Fund |
| Atlanta Fire | 716.4 | 2,019 | 74.4 | 100.0 | Atlanta Fire |
| Atlanta Education | 181.8 | 2,796 | 100.0 | Atlanta Education |
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 | 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 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 6.3 | 6.8 |