Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky County | 9,672.6 | 218,092 | 48.1 | 103.3 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky ERS | 2,974.5 | 123,070 | 16.5 | 98.2 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky Teachers | 20,371.9 | 137,252 | 58.1 | 100.0 | Kentucky Teachers Retirement System |
| Lexington-Fayette County Police and Fire | 766.8 | 2,454 | 74.2 | 100.0 | Lexington-Fayette County Policemen's and Firefighters' Retirement Fund |
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 | KY | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 9.4 | 6.8 |