Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas PERS | 20,606.9 | 325,130 | 70.0 | 97.1 | Kansas Public Employees Retirement System |
| Wichita ERS | 667.0 | 2,949 | 92.8 | 100.0 | Wichita Retirement System |
| Wichita Police and Fire | 805.7 | 2,213 | 94.1 | Wichita Retirement System |
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 | KS | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.3 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 8.7 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 4.4 | 6.8 |