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 | 19,696.2 | 318,283 | 68.4 | 87.2 | Kansas Public Employees Retirement System |
| Wichita ERS | 546.7 | 3,009 | 90.9 | 100.0 | Wichita Employees' Retirement System |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2018)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2017
| Fiscal Year | KS | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 2.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 3.3 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 3.2 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 3.9 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 8.7 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 6.0 |